“Fabled example of poor competition strategy” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HARE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Fabled example of poor competition strategy”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 23, 2026, where it runs at 53 Across 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.