"___ horse," common phrase used to refer to an unexpected winner, that has its origins in horse racing Crossword Clue

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"___ horse," common phrase used to refer to an unexpected winner, that has its origins in horse racing Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
2. absence of light or illumination
(adjective)
1. stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable
2. causing dejection

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

UNEXPECTED (adjective)
1. not expected or anticipated
COMMON (noun)
1. a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
COMMON (adjective)
1. common to or shared by two or more parties
2. being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language

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10. Screwdriver or hammer, e.g.

12. Zero, as a soccer score

13. "7 Rings" singer Grande, lovingly

14. Band behind "Dancing Queen"

15. ___-turner (interesting book)

16. Tear, like a cloth

17. One who "sells seashells on the seashore"

19. "___ down," common phrase meaning "easily, without question" that has its origins in horse racing

21. Vodka or tequila serving

22. "Give it another ___!" ("Go again!")

23. Bathroom faucet

25. "Yes ___" (Jim Carrey movie)

27. Storyline of a film, say

31. Bigeye tuna

32. ___ Lilly and Co. (pharmaceutical company)

34. Place with vaults and tellers

36. "Do you have ___ ideas?"

39. Lao-Tzu's philosophy (anagram of "oat")

40. "A," in a deck of cards

43. Painter's canvas holder

45. "Across the ___," common phrase meaning "affecting everything and everyone in a particular group," that has its origins in horse racing

47. Portable camp gear

48. From ___ to bottom (thoroughly)

49. Piglet's cry

51. Resident ___ (horror film series)

55. "___ is me!" (sorrowful cry)

56. Train stop, for short

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3. Flash ___ (spontaneous event)

4. Double-helix genetic material: Abbr.

5. Arm count for an octopus

6. ___ skies (picnic-friendly forecast)

7. Hospital wing

8. Colorful eye part

9. Puppy’s playful bite

11. ___ curler (eye makeup tool)

15. Flower part found in potpourri

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20. Big Apple law enforcers: Abbr.

21. ___ the bottle (party game)

23. Something that might be kept open at a bar

24. "Found it!" expression

26. "Friday" actress ___ Long

28. Tardy to the party

29. ___ hygiene (dentist's concern)

30. Boxing match ender: Abbr.

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37. Word used on both sides of "and" to make a common phrase meaning "a close contest," that has its origins in horse racing

38. NBA's ___ Ming

41. "Walk" or "word" lead-in

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44. Meat or vegetable gravy dish

45. Firefighter's footwear

46. Group of oil-producing nations Abbr.

48. Number of Carolina or Dakota states

50. "Yea or ___?"

52. Kind of pass that might get you backstage: Abbr.

53. Fit of rage

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