Defeat Crossword Clue

We have the 4-letter answer for Defeat crossword clue, last seen in the USA Today Quick Cross Crossword September 2, 2026 puzzle. This answer will help you finish the puzzle you’re working on.

Defeat Crossword Answer

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BEAT

(4 letters)

BEST

(4 letters)

WORST

(5 letters)

WHIP

(4 letters)

OUTSMART

(8 letters)

LICK

(4 letters)

TOP

(3 letters)

OVERCOME

(8 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue
2. military personnel lost by death or capture

Hint 2: Clue Definition

DEFEAT (noun)
1. an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
2. the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
DEFEAT (verb)
1. win a victory over
2. thwart the passage of

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

BEAT
(4 letters)
BEST
(4 letters)
WORST
(5 letters)
WHIP
(4 letters)
OUTSMART
(8 letters)
LICK
(4 letters)
TOP
(3 letters)
OVERCOME
(8 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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