“Defeats going away” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••ROUTS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ROUTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Defeats going away”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 3, 2026, where it runs at 44 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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