“Football coach who famously said "Winning isn't everything; it's the only thing"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LOMBARDI is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Football coach who famously said "Winning isn't everything; it's the only thing"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 7, 2026, where it runs at 31 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Nov 7, 2026 grid31A"12 Angry Men" director, 19575 ltrs›34AIt features one leg perpendicular to the other8 ltrs›39ATwistable kitchen item8 ltrs›41ANurse back to full strength5 ltrs›44AWithdrawal takeaway10 ltrs›51AOne looking over a shoulder?10 ltrs›53APlea from lazy children, perhaps10 ltrs›55A"Oof, I'm struggling"10 ltrs›
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Nov 7, 20261ABeetle alternative beginning in 196110 ltrs›11ATexting tech, for short3 ltrs›14A"Lord willing!"10 ltrs›15AWord with square or value4 ltrs›16AKrypton, to Superman10 ltrs›17A"... approximately"4 ltrs›18AForest Service employee responsible for winter rescues10 ltrs›19AHead of Togo or Congo4 ltrs›
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