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“Unexpected sports win”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Unexpected sports win”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, February 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter U
Last letter T
U ? ? ? T

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

U P S E T

The answer to “Unexpected sports win” is UPSET

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Feb 24, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter U starts with

The clue “Unexpected sports win” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is UPSET — a 5-letter word that begins with U and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Unexpected sports win”

What is the answer to “Unexpected sports win” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is UPSET — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Unexpected sports win”?

The answer UPSET contains 5 letters.

Was “Unexpected sports win” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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