Reason for overtime Crossword Clue

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TIEGAME

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(noun)
1. a social or business relationship
2. a fastener that serves to join or connect
(verb)
1. finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.
2. create social or emotional ties

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

OVERTIME (noun)
1. playing time beyond regulation, to break a tie
2. work done in addition to regular working hours
REASON (verb)
1. present reasons and arguments
2. decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
REASON (noun)
1. a rational motive for a belief or action
2. the state of having good sense and sound judgment

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

TIEGAME
(7 letters)

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18. $120 per session, e.g.

19. Top honor for a standout soccer team

22. Broad street (Abbr.)

23. Card game entirely based on luck

24. 'Bro!'

26. Lab procedure

28. Red envelope contents

31. Subjects of fan clubs

33. Cubes in a Coke

35. Trailing the pack

37. ___-advised

38. White neckband worn by a priest

42. Me, in French

43. Islamic etiquette

44. Unrefined metal

45. Answered an evite

47. [Hey, look over here!]

49. Turkey ___ (Thanksgiving Day race)

53. Incredible bargain

54. “Eww, gross!”

56. Grammy winner Yoko

57. Slugger who bats fourth

62. Feeling after a challenging kick set

64. Result of a pat on the back?

65. Place for a hip bag

66. "Gotta bounce!"

67. Grooved part of a coin

68. Concave belly button

69. Quiet a growling belly

70. ___ off (miffed)

71. Places for hot-air balloons

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8. ___/neuter program

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10. Bit of horse food

11. "My feet __ killing me!"

13. Powder beneath skis

15. Total impostor

20. Passcode alternative

21. Person approving final drafts

25. "Yellowjackets" star Purnell

29. Thick slices

30. 2001: A Space Odyssey antagonist

32. Camera type (Abbr.)

34. Bed mentioned in many lullabies

36. Single-malt liquor

38. That's the price you pay!

39. Online customer support option

40. Headwear for a sailor

41. '___ me ask you this . . .'

42. ___ Claus (Christmas figure)

46. Diet high in meats

48. Nursed a cocktail

50. Spiral-shaped pasta

51. Infants bodysuit

52. Dense, multilayered cakes

55. Fuzzy brown fruits

58. Help with a heist

59. Bralette color option

60. Sudden impulse

61. Home for pet fish

62. Blackjack card

63. Org. in many espionage films

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