How an underdog may perform even in defeat Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “How an underdog may perform even in defeat” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of June 14, 2026? It has 9 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
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ADMIRABLY is the answer to “How an underdog may perform even in defeat”. It means in an admirable manner.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
In an admirable manner.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: MLIYRAADB.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with A and ends with Y.
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Questions
What is the answer to “How an underdog may perform even in defeat”?
ADMIRABLY, 9 letters: in an admirable manner.
When was “How an underdog may perform even in defeat” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of June 14, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
9 letters, starting with A.