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“Changed defeat into victory”

Thomas Joseph Crossword · Friday, January 9 2026 · 8 Down · 13 letters

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This clue sits at 8 Down — click the grid to reveal just this entry.

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The answer to “Changed defeat into victory” is TURNEDTHETIDE — 13 letters.

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“Changed defeat into victory” has appeared 1 time in the Thomas Joseph Crossword.

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What is the answer to “Changed defeat into victory”?

In the Thomas Joseph Crossword for Friday, January 9 2026, the answer to “Changed defeat into victory” is TURNEDTHETIDE (13 letters). It sits at 8 Down in the grid.

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The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid it appears in. Every time we have seen “Changed defeat into victory” in the Thomas Joseph Crossword the answer has been TURNEDTHETIDE, but always match the letter count with the squares in your grid.

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