Crossword answer
DEFEATING
9 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 9, 2026
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DEFEATING
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DEFEATING is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Edging, e.g.” in the New York Times crossword on August 9, 2026.
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Every appearance of DEFEATING (2)
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Aug 9, 2026
Edging, e.g. · New York Times · 38 Down
Aug 6, 2026
Vanquishing · NYT Midi · 4 Down