Defeated in a contest

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By: Sarah Perowne

Find the answers to Defeated in a contest crossword clue right here! We identified 3 potential answers for this clue. We believe the most likely solution is BEAT with 4 letters.

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Crossword Answer Last seen in Newsday

Best Answers for Defeated in a contest:

RankLengthWordClueSource
94% (4) BEAT Defeated in a contest Newsday
19% (7) CLOSEUP Be defeated in sporting contest, showing clip of film? (5-2) The Guardian Cryptic
4% (5) LOSER Defeated contestant (5) Mirror Quick

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