Soccer defeat

Latest answer — July 11, 2026

7 Across

Sometimes it's just a tough game, and you end up on the wrong side of the score! ⚽

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This clue's Saturday, July 11, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Soccer referee call
  2. 5Strong desire
  3. 6Plastic building-block brand
  4. 7Soccer defeat

Down

  1. 1____ time (soccer game duration)
  2. 2Chocolate cookie brand
  3. 3Sheepskin boots brand
  4. 4Tolstoy and Sayer

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Across

  1. 1. Soccer referee call — Answer: FOUL. Hint: It's a common call when the game gets a bit too rough! ⚽
  2. 5. Strong desire — Answer: URGE. Hint: It's that little push you feel when you really want something! 🔥
  3. 6. Plastic building-block brand — Answer: LEGO. Hint: Think of those colorful bricks that inspire creativity and construction! 🧱
  4. 7. Soccer defeat — Answer: LOSS. Hint: Sometimes it's just a tough game, and you end up on the wrong side of the score! ⚽

Down

  1. 1. ____ time (soccer game duration) — Answer: FULL. Hint: Think about how a soccer match is often described when it's completely completed! ⚽
  2. 2. Chocolate cookie brand — Answer: OREO. Hint: These classic cookies are known for their distinctive cream filling and are often enjoyed with a glass of milk! 🍪
  3. 3. Sheepskin boots brand — Answer: UGGS. Hint: These cozy boots are often associated with winter warmth and Aussie flair! 🐑
  4. 4. Tolstoy and Sayer — Answer: LEOS. Hint: Think of those born under the sign of the lion! 🦁

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The answer to “Soccer defeat” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is LOSS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 11, 2026 at 7-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Soccer defeat” answer

LOSS (4 letters)

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Why the answer is LOSS

Sometimes it's just a tough game, and you end up on the wrong side of the score! ⚽

When else has “Soccer defeat” appeared?

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July 11, 2026 (most recent) → LOSS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Soccer defeat”?

The answer is LOSS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Soccer defeat”?

4 letters: LOSS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 11, 2026, at 7-Across.

Can “Soccer defeat” have a different answer?

Yes — USA Today Quick Cross sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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