Crossword clue

“Beat in competition”

This clue appeared as 58-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 25, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
STED
Letters4
Starts withS
Ends withD
Vowels1

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The clue “Beat in competition” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 25, 2025 as 58-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with D.

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What is the answer to the “Beat in competition” clue?+

The answer is STED (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 25, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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