Game-changing mistake for a World Cup defender
Sofia Marquez
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The New York Times crossword clue “Game-changing mistake for a World Cup defender” answer is OWNGOAL. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.
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The clue “Game-changing mistake for a World Cup defender” resolves to OWNGOAL, a 7-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.
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