Hurts to lose a second battle of wits Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CHESS Hurts to lose a second battle of wits (5)
6% REBS Losing side in the Battle of Shiloh, informally (4) New York Times Jun 19, 2026
5% MUSTACHIO Boat Race coverage has to hurt after losing final 1-0 (9) The Times Cryptic Jul 23, 2026
5% HADAT Engaged in battle (5) LA Times Mini Jul 20, 2026
5% OUCH "Hurtful!" (4) USA Today Jul 18, 2026
5% ALLY Friend in battle (4)
5% NONE Second to ___ (4) USA Today Jul 15, 2026
5% PILLOWFIGHT Sleepover battle (11) Thomas Joseph Jul 14, 2026
5% ONLOOKER Witness (8) Newsday Jul 12, 2026
5% ATWAR Doing battle (5) Newsday Jul 12, 2026
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