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A Will to Win

Go for the gold in this grid.

For the competitive spirit, this puzzle blends sports trivia, pop culture, and the vocabulary of a true champion.

By PuzzledCross

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Across

1.A champion's true fortitude
4.The World Series or Words with Friends, e.g.
7.Michael Jordan or Serena Williams, for example
9.Everybody Loves ___
10.___ victorious (win)
13.Where a competitor sets their sights
17.Pre-game routines, for many athletes
18.Game ___!
19.A passionate competitor's inner drive
20.An urgent requirement

Down

2.___ Madrid, storied football club
3.What's tracked by a shot clock
4.___ with the Wind
5.Tennis legend Agassi
6.Concluded, like a championship match
8.Vie for a title
11.Cram, as into a trophy case
12.A costly mistake for a shortstop or a coder
14.Refuse to ___ up
15.A player's opportunity to make a move
16.Anyone ___ up for a challenge?

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