“Cry of defeat” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ILOST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Cry of defeat”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 3, 2025, where it runs at 30 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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