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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Unexpected defeat last seen in Universal puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is UPSET.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | UPSET Unexpected defeat | (5) | Universal | Feb 15, 2024 |
| 40% | UPSETS Unexpected defeats | (6) | USA Today | Apr 2, 2022 |
| 4% | NOTDUE Unexpected | (6) | Newsday | Dec 6, 2025 |
| 3% | DARKHORSE Unexpected winner | (9) | USA Today | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 3% | LOST Was defeated (4) | (4) | Mirror Quick | Jan 4, 2026 |
| 3% | CLOSE Clubs suffer defeat in the ballpark? | (5) | The Times Cryptic | Dec 29, 2025 |
| 3% | LOOKWHOITIS Comment upon seeing an unexpected person | (11) | USA Today | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 3% | CALL A cold one is unexpected (and usually unappreciated) | (4) | New York Times | Dec 26, 2025 |
| 3% | SNAGS Unexpected problems | (5) | Commuter | Dec 25, 2025 |
| 3% | TROMP Defeat soundly | (5) | Newsday | Dec 18, 2025 |
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