The Clue
Gained the favor of (3 letter answer)
The Answer
WON
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Notes
The answer WON is seen frequently, appearing about once every 180 puzzles.
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Conquered
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Swept
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Carried the day
Emerged victorious
Ended up?
Finished first
Got the gold
Hit the jackpot
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Persuaded to marry
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Took the cake
Took gold
Took the gold
Took a seat?
Walked away with
Wooed partner?
Wooed successfully
Got the blue ribbon
Got the laurel wreath
Took the blue ribbon
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Definition
WON as a noun:
1. (South Korean won, won) = the basic unit of money in South Korea
2. (North Korean won, won) = the basic unit of money in North Korea
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"
WON as an adjective:
1. not subject to defeat; "with that move it's a won game"