The thrill of victory and the ___ of defeat (Wide World of Sports opening words) Crossword Clue

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The thrill of victory and the ___ of defeat (Wide World of Sports opening words) Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
2. a state of acute pain

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

VICTORY (noun)
1. a successful ending of a struggle or contest
OPENING (noun)
1. an open or empty space in or between things
2. a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess
OPENING (adjective)
1. first or beginning

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