Searching for the answer to "Surprising victory"? This crossword clue was published in the Universal Crossword puzzle on June 28, 2025. Based on our analysis, we believe the answer is UPSET (5 letters). Our database has 94 potential solutions for this clue, each ranked by confidence to help you solve your puzzle.
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94 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
UPSET
Surprising victory
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
99%
UPSET
Surprising victory
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
8%
IWON
Cry of victory
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
8%
IWON
Cry of victory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
8%
ROUT
Decisive victory
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
8%
ROUT
Decisive victory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
8%
AWINISAWIN
"Just enjoy this victory"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
8%
AWINISAWIN
"Just enjoy this victory"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
8%
SOWHATELSEISNEW
"And how is this surprising?"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
8%
SOWHATELSEISNEW
"And how is this surprising?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
8%
PLAYSTOWIN
Seeks victory at all costs
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
8%
PLAYSTOWIN
Seeks victory at all costs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
8%
CINCODEMAYO
*Celebration of Mexico's victory in the Battle of Puebla
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
8%
CINCODEMAYO
*Celebration of Mexico's victory in the Battle of Puebla
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
8%
DARNEDEST
Most surprising, informally
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
8%
DARNEDEST
Most surprising, informally
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
8%
SUNNYDELIGHT
*Big victory for the Mets or the Yankees, e.g.?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
8%
SUNNYDELIGHT
*Big victory for the Mets or the Yankees, e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
8%
NIKE
Brand named for the Greek goddess of victory
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
8%
NIKE
Brand named for the Greek goddess of victory
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
8%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
8%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
8%
CINCH
Guaranteed victory
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
8%
CINCH
Guaranteed victory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
8%
PARTYCITY
Stop on a victory tour?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2025
8%
PARTYCITY
Stop on a victory tour?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2025
8%
HAIR
Slim margin of victory
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2025
8%
HAIR
Slim margin of victory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2025
8%
SLIM
Like some margins of victory
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2025
8%
SLIM
Like some margins of victory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2025
8%
ROMP
Runaway victory
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 29, 2025
8%
ROMP
Runaway victory
Universal Crossword · Jul 29, 2025
8%
OOO
Tic-tac-toe victory
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2025
8%
OOO
Tic-tac-toe victory
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
8%
VEES
Signs of victory
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
8%
VEES
Signs of victory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
8%
HAIRS
Narrow margins of victory
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2025
8%
HAIRS
Narrow margins of victory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2025
8%
SPOILS
Fruits of victory
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 23, 2025
8%
SPOILS
Fruits of victory
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
8%
WEWON
Cry of victory
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2025
8%
WEWON
Cry of victory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2025
8%
TKO
Ring victory, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2025
8%
TKO
Ring victory, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2025
8%
EKE
___ out a victory
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2024
8%
EKE
___ out a victory
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2024
8%
AWINSAWIN
"Every victory counts, no matter how small"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2024
8%
AWINSAWIN
"Every victory counts, no matter how small"
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2024
8%
ONWARD
"To victory!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2024
8%
ONWARD
"To victory!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2024
8%
WONBIG
Scored a major victory
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 1, 2024
8%
WONBIG
Scored a major victory
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 1, 2024
8%
MATEINTWO
Declaration of an imminent chess victory ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2024
8%
MATEINTWO
Declaration of an imminent chess victory ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2024
8%
OHMY
"How surprising!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2024
8%
OHMY
"How surprising!"
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2024
8%
LAUREL
Greenery symbolizing victory
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2024
8%
LAUREL
Greenery symbolizing victory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2024
8%
WONAT
Achieved victory in
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 25, 2024
8%
WONAT
Achieved victory in
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 25, 2024
8%
CLEAREDTHETABLE
She celebrated victory once she ...
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jul 9, 2024
8%
CLEAREDTHETABLE
She celebrated victory once she ...
Universal Crossword · Jul 9, 2024
8%
WITHINARMSREACH
When two fairly matched rock climbers raced, victory was ...
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2024
8%
WITHINARMSREACH
When two fairly matched rock climbers raced, victory was ...
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2024
8%
TRIUMPH
Great victory
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2024
8%
TRIUMPH
Great victory
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2024
8%
TROTS
Takes a victory lap, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2023
8%
TROTS
Takes a victory lap, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2023
8%
EKES
___ out a victory (barely wins)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2023
8%
EKES
___ out a victory (barely wins)
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2023
8%
IWIN
Declaration of victory
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2023
8%
IWIN
Declaration of victory
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2023
8%
INTHEBAG
Locked up, as a victory
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 20, 2023
8%
INTHEBAG
Locked up, as a victory
Universal Crossword · Aug 20, 2023
8%
SWEETEST
Most satisfying, as a victory
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2023
8%
SWEETEST
Most satisfying, as a victory
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2023
8%
WONONE
Had a victory
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2023
8%
WONONE
Had a victory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2023
8%
EPICWIN
Overwhelmingly exciting victory
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2023
8%
EPICWIN
Overwhelmingly exciting victory
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2023
8%
INITTOWINIT
Focused on victory
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2022
8%
INITTOWINIT
Focused on victory
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2022
8%
ORLEANS
Site of Joan of Arc’s victory
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 24, 2022
8%
ORLEANS
Site of Joan of Arc’s victory
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 24, 2022
8%
ODDLY
In a surprising way
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 8, 2022
8%
ODDLY
In a surprising way
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 8, 2022
8%
TEN
Winning number of victory points in Catan
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 20, 2022
8%
TEN
Winning number of victory points in Catan
Universal Crossword · May 20, 2022
8%
HOOVERDREAM
1932 presidential election victory?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2022
8%
HOOVERDREAM
1932 presidential election victory?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2022
8%
ICED
Guaranteed, as a victory
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2022
8%
ICED
Guaranteed, as a victory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2022
8%
ALLSEWNUP
Like an assured victory
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2022
8%
ALLSEWNUP
Like an assured victory
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2022
8%
PYRRHIC
Like a costly victory
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2022
8%
PYRRHIC
Like a costly victory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2022
8%
HAMMEROUTAWIN
Work really hard for victory ... and a hint to the start of 20-, 31- and 39-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2022
8%
HAMMEROUTAWIN
Work really hard for victory ... and a hint to the start of 20-, 31- and 39-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2022
8%
THELASTLAUGH
Ultimate victory, or a hint to the ends of 20-, 32- and 41-Across
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2022
8%
THELASTLAUGH
Ultimate victory, or a hint to the ends of 20-, 32- and 41-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2022
8%
MIRACLEONICE
Historic U.S. Olympics hockey victory, familiarly
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2022
8%
MIRACLEONICE
Historic U.S. Olympics hockey victory, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2022
8%
SIRI
Virtual name that means Òbeautiful woman who leads you to victoryÓ in Norwegian
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2022
8%
SIRI
Virtual name that means Òbeautiful woman who leads you to victoryÓ in Norwegian
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2022
8%
ROADWIN
Visitors' victory
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2021
8%
ROADWIN
Visitors' victory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2021
8%
RAREROUT
Unexpected lopsided victory?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2021
8%
RAREROUT
Unexpected lopsided victory?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2021
8%
KNEW
"Who ___?" ("Isn't that surprising?")
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2021
8%
KNEW
"Who ___?" ("Isn't that surprising?")
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2021
8%
TYPICAL
Not surprising
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2021
8%
TYPICAL
Not surprising
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2021
8%
FORTHEWIN
Golf announcer's call before a potential victory putt
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2021
8%
FORTHEWIN
Golf announcer's call before a potential victory putt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2021
8%
FIST
It may be pumped in victory
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2021
8%
FIST
It may be pumped in victory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2021
8%
DEL
Where Biden delivered his victory speech: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2021
8%
DEL
Where Biden delivered his victory speech: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2021
8%
ELECTOIALVOTE
Quadrennial victory determinant
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2021
8%
ELECTOIALVOTE
Quadrennial victory determinant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2021
8%
KEYMOVE
Decision that clinches the victory
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2020
8%
KEYMOVE
Decision that clinches the victory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2020
8%
LANE
Word after "passing" or "victory"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2020
8%
LANE
Word after "passing" or "victory"
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2020
8%
ICEIT
Lock up the victory
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2020
8%
ICEIT
Lock up the victory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2020
8%
ALAMO
1836 Mexican victory site
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2020
8%
ALAMO
1836 Mexican victory site
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2020
8%
GOINGFORTHEGOLD
Seeking an Olympic victory
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2019
8%
GOINGFORTHEGOLD
Seeking an Olympic victory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2019
8%
EYELASH
Metaphorical margin of victory
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2019
8%
EYELASH
Metaphorical margin of victory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2019
8%
GEE
"That's surprising"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2019
8%
GEE
"That's surprising"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2019
8%
ANOSE
Won by __: squeaked out the victory
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2019
8%
ANOSE
Won by __: squeaked out the victory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2019
8%
ERTZ
Tight end Zach who scored the go-ahead touchdown in the Eagles' only Super Bowl victory (2018)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2019
8%
ERTZ
Tight end Zach who scored the go-ahead touchdown in the Eagles' only Super Bowl victory (2018)
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2019
8%
ICE
Assure, as victory
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2018
8%
ICE
Assure, as victory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2018
8%
TURNEDTHETIDE
Changed defeat into victory
(13)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 23, 2018
8%
TURNEDTHETIDE
Changed defeat into victory
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 23, 2018
1%
RICER
Kitchen device that isn't suited for a 44-Across, surprisingly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2025
1%
RICER
Kitchen device that isn't suited for a 44-Across, surprisingly
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2025
1%
MAFIA
Word never spoken in "The Godfather," surprisingly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 8, 2024
1%
MAFIA
Word never spoken in "The Godfather," surprisingly
Universal Crossword · Jun 8, 2024
1%
RUSSIANDRESSING
*Salad topper that originated in the U.S., surprisingly
(15)
Universal Crossword
May 1, 2024
1%
RUSSIANDRESSING
*Salad topper that originated in the U.S., surprisingly
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2024
1%
NORWAYRAT
*Rodent that originated in Mongolia, surprisingly
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 1, 2024
1%
NORWAYRAT
*Rodent that originated in Mongolia, surprisingly
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2024
1%
CHINESECHECKERS
*Board game that originated in Germany, surprisingly
(15)
Universal Crossword
May 1, 2024
1%
CHINESECHECKERS
*Board game that originated in Germany, surprisingly
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2024
1%
PANAMAHAT
*Headwear that originated in Ecuador, surprisingly
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 1, 2024
1%
PANAMAHAT
*Headwear that originated in Ecuador, surprisingly
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2024
1%
ASUSUAL
Unsurprisingly
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2024
1%
ASUSUAL
Unsurprisingly
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2024
1%
ORANGEPEKOE
Tea that's black, surprisingly
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2024
1%
ORANGEPEKOE
Tea that's black, surprisingly
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2024
1%
NOLESS
Impressively, surprisingly
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 24, 2023
1%
NOLESS
Impressively, surprisingly
Universal Crossword · Sep 24, 2023
1%
AISLESEAT
It's closer to the middle of a plane than its neighbor, surprisingly
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2023
1%
AISLESEAT
It's closer to the middle of a plane than its neighbor, surprisingly
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2023
1%
TONE
Part of nonverbal communication, surprisingly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 25, 2023
1%
TONE
Part of nonverbal communication, surprisingly
Universal Crossword · Jun 25, 2023
1%
SEAFOOD
Coastal fare, and what each starred clue's answer surprisingly isn't?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 19, 2021
1%
SEAFOOD
Coastal fare, and what each starred clue's answer surprisingly isn't?
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2021
1%
BEARCAT
It isn't ursine or feline, surprisingly
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 10, 2021
1%
BEARCAT
It isn't ursine or feline, surprisingly
Universal Crossword · Nov 10, 2021
1%
OSAGEORANGE
Inedible fruit that surprisingly isn't a citrus
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2021
1%
OSAGEORANGE
Inedible fruit that surprisingly isn't a citrus
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2021
1%
BRASS
Section that doesn't include the sax, surprisingly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2021
1%
BRASS
Section that doesn't include the sax, surprisingly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2021
1%
LESS
No __: surprisingly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2021
1%
LESS
No __: surprisingly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2021
1%
ZETA
Greek letter that surprisingly isn't last
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2021
1%
ZETA
Greek letter that surprisingly isn't last
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2021
1%
ACC
Schools from Ky. and In. are in it, surprisingly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2020
1%
ACC
Schools from Ky. and In. are in it, surprisingly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2020
1%
TRIO
Rock's Ben Folds Five, surprisingly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2020
1%
TRIO
Rock's Ben Folds Five, surprisingly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2020
1%
INDIANAN
By birth, what Professor Jones wasn't, surprisingly
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2019
1%
INDIANAN
By birth, what Professor Jones wasn't, surprisingly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2019
1%
APU
Shopkeeper who by his own admission sells "surprisingly expensive" penny candy at the Kwik-E-Mart
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2019
1%
APU
Shopkeeper who by his own admission sells "surprisingly expensive" penny candy at the Kwik-E-Mart
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2019
1%
EZRSAIDTHANDONE
Likely to B surprisingly difficult
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2019
1%
EZRSAIDTHANDONE
Likely to B surprisingly difficult
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2019
1%
NEWSFLASH
Ironic exclamation before an unsurprising announcement
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2018
1%
NEWSFLASH
Ironic exclamation before an unsurprising announcement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Surprising victory" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 94 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is UPSET (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Surprising victory"?
The best answer for "Surprising victory" is UPSET with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Surprising victory" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on June 28, 2025.