What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Be defeated by" from February 19, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Be defeated by”

This clue appeared as 51-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

LOSETO

Letters6

Starts withL

Ends withO

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 19, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Be defeated by” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 19, 2026 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with L and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Be defeated by” clue?+

The answer is LOSETO (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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