*Ref who makes a ruling against your favored team? NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 10-letter answer for "*Ref who makes a ruling against your favored team?" is GARBAGEUMP.
The clue uses wordplay to describe an umpire whose decision you dislike or consider unfair, especially when it's against your favored team. 'Garbage' is a colloquial term for something perceived as bad or worthless, and 'ump' is short for umpire, combining to form 'GARBAGEUMP'.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on September 30, 2025.
GARBAGEUMP: A derogatory term for an umpire whose decisions are considered poor or unfair.
The answer to “*Ref who makes a ruling against your favored team?” in the New York Times puzzle September 30 2025 is GARBAGEUMP. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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