The Clue
Captivate (3 letter answer)
The Answer
WIN
Tags
Notes
The answer WIN is seen frequently, appearing about once every 180 puzzles.
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Achieve
One in column A?
Conquer
Gain
Overcome
Prevail
___ big
Success
Triumph
Victory
Be the victor
Beat the game
Best people
Carry the day
Finish first
Gain, as consent
Game aim
Get the gold
Maiden's lack
___ out (prevail)
Pitching credit
One in the plus column
Sports stat
Take the cake
Take the crown
Take the gold
Take home
Walk away with
Come out ahead
Come out on top
Counter at Churchill Downs
End up ahead
Gerald Ford's button
Get a blue ribbon
Mutuel-window sign
Race-track sign
Take all the marbles
Take home the gold
Have the best time, say
When repeated, advantageous to both sides
Definition
WIN as a noun:
1. a victory (as in a race or other competition); "he was happy to get the win"
2. (winnings, win, profits) = something won (especially money)
WIN as a verb:
1. be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious; "He won the Gold Medal in skating"; "Our home team won"; "Win the game"
2. (acquire, win, gain) = win something through one's efforts; "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"; "Gain an understanding of international finance"
3. (gain, advance, win, pull ahead, make headway, get ahead, gain ground) = obtain advantages, such as points, etc.; "The home team was gaining ground"; "After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference"
4. (succeed, win, come through, bring home the bacon, deliver the goods) = attain success or reach a desired goal; "The enterprise succeeded"; "We succeeded in getting tickets to the show"; "she struggled to overcome her handicap and won"