Crossword clue

“"You defeated me"”

This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
ILOSE
Letters5
Starts withI
Ends withE
Vowels3

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
ILOSE51 of 2
ILOST51 of 2

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About this clue

The clue “"You defeated me"” ran in the Newsday Crossword on December 16, 2025 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the Newsday Crossword page for December 16, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"You defeated me"” clue?+

The answer is ILOSE (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of December 16, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on December 16, 2025.

How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+

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