Victor's cry

IWIN

Think of what a triumphant competitor might shout after defeating an opponent in a game or battle.

This clue plays on the phrase "victory cry," where "Victor" hints at someone who wins. The word "cry" suggests an exclamation, so you combine the idea of winning with a short, triumphant shout. "I WIN" fits perfectly—it’s what a victor might yell, and the answer is written as a single word without spaces for crossword style. The humor comes from treating "Victor" as a name while also nodding to the literal meaning of "winner."