Here's what we know about the crossword clue "Unexpected victory", last seen in the Universal Crossword puzzle on August 21, 2020. Our database holds 100 possible answers, with UPSET (5 letters) topping the list at 99% confidence. This ranking reflects real data from crossword puzzles published across multiple sources.
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100 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
UPSET
Unexpected victory
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2020
99%
UPSET
Unexpected victory
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2020
50%
RAREROUT
Unexpected lopsided victory?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2021
50%
RAREROUT
Unexpected lopsided victory?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2021
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%
ODDEST
Most unexpected
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
8%
ODDEST
Most unexpected
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 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%
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%
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%
HIDDENCOMIC
Quiet type with unexpected punchlines?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2025
8%
HIDDENCOMIC
Quiet type with unexpected punchlines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 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%
LOOKWHOITIS
Comment after an unexpected guest arrives
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2025
8%
LOOKWHOITIS
Comment after an unexpected guest arrives
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2025
8%
BOLTFROMTHEBLUE
Completely unexpected revelation
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2025
8%
BOLTFROMTHEBLUE
Completely unexpected revelation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2025
8%
FORME
Response to an unexpected gift
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 23, 2024
8%
FORME
Response to an unexpected gift
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 23, 2024
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%
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%
WHOYOU
Response to an unexpected volunteer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 29, 2023
8%
WHOYOU
Response to an unexpected volunteer
Universal Crossword · Apr 29, 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%
ENERGIZERBUN
Dinner roll that provides an unexpected boost?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2023
8%
ENERGIZERBUN
Dinner roll that provides an unexpected boost?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2023
8%
INITTOWINIT
Focused on victory
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2022
8%
INITTOWINIT
Focused on victory
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2022
8%
ODD
"How unexpected"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2022
8%
ODD
"How unexpected"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 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%
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%
IFOLD
Response to an unexpected call?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2022
8%
IFOLD
Response to an unexpected call?
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 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%
COT
Bed for an unexpected guest, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2022
8%
COT
Bed for an unexpected guest, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 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%
YOUWHAT
Incredulous response to an unexpected revelation
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2021
8%
YOUWHAT
Incredulous response to an unexpected revelation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 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%
IMPULSEBYES
Quick and unexpected exits?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2021
8%
IMPULSEBYES
Quick and unexpected exits?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 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%
EPIC
__ fail: unexpected disaster
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2020
8%
EPIC
__ fail: unexpected disaster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 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%
JARRING
Unpleasantly unexpected
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 29, 2020
8%
JARRING
Unpleasantly unexpected
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2020
8%
LEFTFIELD
*Figuratively, whence some unexpected ideas
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2019
8%
LEFTFIELD
*Figuratively, whence some unexpected ideas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2019
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%
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%
MINORMIRACLES
Improbable, unexpected wonders
(13)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 9, 2019
8%
MINORMIRACLES
Improbable, unexpected wonders
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 9, 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%
SLEEPERCARTON
Box that's unexpectedly popular?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
SLEEPERCARTON
Box that's unexpectedly popular?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
BAILED
Left unexpectedly, in slang
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
BAILED
Left unexpectedly, in slang
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
PHOTOBOMBS
Enters the picture unexpectedly?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
PHOTOBOMBS
Enters the picture unexpectedly?
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
BAIL
Back out unexpectedly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
BAIL
Back out unexpectedly
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
TEACHABLE
Like unexpectedly lesson-laden moments
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
1%
TEACHABLE
Like unexpectedly lesson-laden moments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
1%
FLAKE
Drop out unexpectedly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
1%
FLAKE
Drop out unexpectedly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
1%
CITEDBEYONDBELIEF
Status of an unexpectedly viral research study?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
1%
CITEDBEYONDBELIEF
Status of an unexpectedly viral research study?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
1%
GRIMACED
Reacted to an unexpectedly spicy shishito pepper, say
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
1%
GRIMACED
Reacted to an unexpectedly spicy shishito pepper, say
Universal Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
1%
CRASHEDINTO
Met forcefully and unexpectedly
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 19, 2025
1%
CRASHEDINTO
Met forcefully and unexpectedly
Universal Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
1%
DROPIN
Visit unexpectedly
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 19, 2024
1%
DROPIN
Visit unexpectedly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 19, 2024
1%
POPUP
Appear unexpectedly
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 11, 2024
1%
POPUP
Appear unexpectedly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 11, 2024
1%
CROPUP
Appear unexpectedly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2023
1%
CROPUP
Appear unexpectedly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2023
1%
POPSIN
Visits unexpectedly
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 14, 2022
1%
POPSIN
Visits unexpectedly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 14, 2022
1%
POPIN
Visit unexpectedly
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 7, 2022
1%
POPIN
Visit unexpectedly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 7, 2022
1%
RANINTO
Met unexpectedly
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2021
1%
RANINTO
Met unexpectedly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2021
1%
POPSUP
Appears unexpectedly
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 18, 2021
1%
POPSUP
Appears unexpectedly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 18, 2021
1%
JILT
Reject unexpectedly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2021
1%
JILT
Reject unexpectedly
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2021
1%
BUMPSINTO
Meets unexpectedly
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2019
1%
BUMPSINTO
Meets unexpectedly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2019
1%
ENDING
Conclusion ... or, in three parts, what four answers in this puzzle unexpectedly do
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2019
1%
ENDING
Conclusion ... or, in three parts, what four answers in this puzzle unexpectedly do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2019
1%
POPPINGUP
Appearing unexpectedly
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 19, 2018
1%
POPPINGUP
Appearing unexpectedly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 19, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Unexpected victory" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 100 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is UPSET (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Unexpected victory"?
The best answer for "Unexpected victory" is UPSET with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Unexpected victory" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on August 21, 2020.