Crossword clue
“Defeats convincingly”
This clue appeared as 28-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ACESOUTLetters7
Starts withA
Ends withT
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Defeats convincingly” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 2, 2026 as 28-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with A and ends with T, 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 “Defeats convincingly” clue?+
The answer is ACESOUT (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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