No-win situations? Crossword Clue

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No-win situations? Crossword Answer

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DRAWS

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TIES

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TIEGAMES

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

NO-WIN (adjective)
1. certain to end in failure and disappointment
WIN (verb)
1. attain success or reach a desired goal
2. win something through one’s efforts
WIN (noun)
1. something won (especially money)
2. a victory (as in a race or other competition)

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DRAWS
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TIES
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TIEGAMES
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