“Beat but good” crossword clue
Answer
W
H
U
P
••••WHUP
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WHUP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Beat but good”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 23, 2026, where it runs at 14 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 23, 2026 grid14AAnnual appraisal statement9 ltrs›16ATrack event won by the fastest four legs9 ltrs›18AAmerican court org.4 ltrs›21ASome sous-chef scraps5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 23, 20261AHave serious plans8 ltrs›9AOne of the fam5 ltrs›15APositioned to win5 ltrs›17AMarvel Comics villain with an explosive superpower5 ltrs›19AEnsemble piece9 ltrs›23AThree-time Olympic figure skating champion5 ltrs›24AA.M. cupfuls3 ltrs›26ABand at a Jimmy Buffett concert?3 ltrs›
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