Lose
Lose verb - To be unable to find or have at hand.
Skunk
Skunk verb - To achieve a victory over.
Usage example: our football team consistently skunks our traditional rivals Thanksgiving after Thanksgiving
Nearby Word: skunked
Both words in one sentence
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You must try to find as much money as you can without getting a skunk, in which case you'd lose all your winnings.
Source: Tabletop Game / Game of Life
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