What is the answer to "Don't succeed at a crucial moment" in the Newsday Crossword?

The answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "Don't succeed at a crucial moment" is FAILINTHECLUTCH (15 letters).

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Don't succeed at a crucial moment Newsday Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the February 19, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

FAILINTHECLUTCH

15 letters · Across · last seen February 19, 2026

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