NYT Crossword · 3 Down
“Defeats decisively” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Friday, October 3, 2008 as 3 Down. The answer has 6 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Friday, October 3, 2008 · 3 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Oct 3, 2008 · 3 Down · 6 letters
- Oct 16, 2001 · 11 Down · 5 letters
- Sep 3, 1996 · 62 Across · 5 letters
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Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Defeats decisively”?
The answer has 6 letters. It starts with S and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Defeats decisively” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 3, 2008, at 3 Down. It has appeared 3 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Defeats decisively” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is STOMPS. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.