Defeats the incumbent. Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% UNSEATS Defeats the incumbent (7)
42% UNSEAT Defeat an incumbent (6) Universal Nov 21, 2018
42% UNSEATED Defeated the incumbent (8)
3% OWN Soundly defeat (3) The Atlantic Aug 2, 2026
3% LOSES Suffers defeat (5) New York Times Midi Jul 30, 2026
3% CONQUER Defeat (7) The Telegraph Quick Jul 28, 2026
3% CANING Severe defeat (6) Puzzler Backwords Jul 24, 2026
3% BESTS Defeats (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jul 23, 2026
3% OUTSCORE Defeat in competition (8) New York Times Jul 19, 2026
3% OWNED Completely defeated (5) New York Times Jul 17, 2026
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