What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Triumph over" from August 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Triumph over”

This clue appeared as 45-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

DEFEAT

Letters6

Starts withD

Ends withT

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Triumph over” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 2, 2026 as 45-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with D and ends with T, 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 “Triumph over” clue?+

The answer is DEFEAT (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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