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NYT Mini Crossword Clue

Compete in a contest that's lost by blinking

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Marcus Bell Verified
Crossword Editor, NYTMini.com · Updated July 23, 2026

Answer

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5 letters · last seen July 23, 2026

The answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue “Compete in a contest that's lost by blinking” is STARE. This 5-letter solution was most recently used in the Mini on July 23, 2026. NYT clues are often reused, so every date this clue has appeared is listed below.

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Every Appearance

July 23, 2026 · Thursday STARE
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