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Avoid coming in second WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? W
2 ? I
3 ? N
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      Hint 1

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      Think about what it takes to stand on the top podium.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      To ??? means to be victorious or to come first in a competition or contest.

      Hint 3

      explanation
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      The clue suggests doing the opposite of coming in second, which is to come in first. To come in first means to ???, as winning is the opposite of being the runner-up.

      Hint 4

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      Prevail, Connect four in Connect Four, say, Big accomplishment, so to speak, Come out on top, Take the trophy

      WSJ Crossword February 27 2026 Answers

      Across

      1A
      Plemons of “Bugonia” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer JESSE
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      6A
      One who hears a lot of sirens Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EMT
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      9A
      Hidden supply Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer STASH
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      14A
      Hi in Halawa Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ALOHA
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      15A
      “It was just okay” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer MEH
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      16A
      Raiford Chatman Davis, to fans Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer OSSIE
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      17A
      French animated series about insects Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer MINUSCULE
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      19A
      Operating outlay Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer COSTS
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      20A
      High degree Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer NTH
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      21A
      Roll or whim preceder Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ONA
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      Down

      2D
      Manning up on TV screens Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ELI
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      3D
      Heir, maybe Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SON
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      4D
      Gives a wide berth to Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SHUNS
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      5D
      Dawn direction Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EAST
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      6D
      Walking bird Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EMU
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      7D
      Crooner Tormé Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer MEL
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      8D
      Math truth Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer THEOREM
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      9D
      Post-boast retort Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SOCANI
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      10D
      General on menus Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TSO
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      12D
      Take no action Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SITBY
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      13D
      Gas station name Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer HESS
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      18D
      Heads up, as a committee Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CHAIRS
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      22D
      Head-shaking replies Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer NOS
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      24D
      Ushered from the door Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LEDIN
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      25D
      Sporting spot Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ARENA
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      26D
      Mule’s burden Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DRUGS
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      28D
      Naples number Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SEI
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      29D
      Play about Capote Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TRU
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      30D
      City called “Japan’s Kitchen” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer OSAKA
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      32D
      Poor grade Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DEE
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      34D
      Talk smack about Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TRASH
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      36D
      Rod nicknamed “Rocket” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LAVAR
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      37D
      Kagan in a robe Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ELENA
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      38D
      Buddy on screens Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EBSEN
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      40D
      Like bundt cake, compared with a Twinkie Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DENSER
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      41D
      Animal that sounds like you? Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EWE
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      43D
      Has as one’s intention Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer MEANSTO
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      44D
      Acting Cusack Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ANN
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      45D
      Cartoonist Browne Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DIK
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      47D
      Mystery movie reveal line Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ITSYOU
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      48D
      ___ cai (Chinese vegetable) Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ZHA
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      50D
      Goddess with a bow Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DIANA
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      51D
      Sever the relationship between, as two currencies Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer UNPEG
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      52D
      Hatch from Utah Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ORRIN
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      53D
      “That was a close call!” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer WHEW
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      56D
      ___-Caribbean cuisine Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer AFRO
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      58D
      Ask too many questions Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer PRY
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      60D
      Bring into the garage Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TOW
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      61D
      Rustic getaway Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer INN
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      62D
      Clinch, as a victory Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ICE
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      63D
      Green opening Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ECO
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      64D
      Bad deed Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SIN
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      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Avoid coming in second” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated February 27 2026, the definitive 3-letter answer is: WIN.

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