What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Defeat in competition" from July 19, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Defeat in competition”

This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

OUTSCORE

Letters8

Starts withO

Ends withE

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 19, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Defeat in competition” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 19, 2026 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with O and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Defeat in competition” clue?+

The answer is OUTSCORE (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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