What is the answer to "The longer they are, the harder they'll be to beat" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "The longer they are, the harder they'll be to beat" is ODDS (4 letters).

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The longer they are, the harder they'll be to beat NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 22, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “The longer they are, the harder they'll be to beat” from the New York Times Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

ODDS

4 letters · Down · last seen August 22, 2026