Crossword Answer For
Fails during a crucial moment
Last seen in Universal Crossword August 31, 2021 Answers
The Universal Crossword puzzle from August 31, 2021 featured the clue "Fails during a crucial moment", and we've found 170 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to CHOKES as the most likely solution — it's 6 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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170 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
CHOKES
Fails during a crucial moment
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2021
99%
CHOKES
Fails during a crucial moment
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2021
8%
CHOKE
Fail at a crucial moment
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
8%
CHOKE
Fail at a crucial moment
Universal Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
8%
TOTALITY
Climactic moment during an eclipse
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2024
8%
TOTALITY
Climactic moment during an eclipse
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2024
4%
SOCIALBEEPER
Device that might buzz during a night out?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
4%
SOCIALBEEPER
Device that might buzz during a night out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
4%
BREAKSCHARACTER
Laughs during an "SNL" appearance, say
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
4%
BREAKSCHARACTER
Laughs during an "SNL" appearance, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
4%
READOFF
List, as names during roll call
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
4%
READOFF
List, as names during roll call
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
4%
TEARDUCT
Channel that rarely fails to make one cry
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
4%
TEARDUCT
Channel that rarely fails to make one cry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
4%
ONCUE
At just the right moment
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
4%
ONCUE
At just the right moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
4%
LACTIC
Acid type built up during high-intensity exercise
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
4%
LACTIC
Acid type built up during high-intensity exercise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
4%
BRB
Texter's "Just a moment"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
4%
BRB
Texter's "Just a moment"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
4%
INBLOOM
Like a flower garden during spring
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
4%
INBLOOM
Like a flower garden during spring
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
4%
ARIA
Diva's big moment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
ARIA
Diva's big moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
HEREANDNOW
Kenny Chesney hit about living in the moment
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
4%
HEREANDNOW
Kenny Chesney hit about living in the moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
4%
CHAOTIC
Like a kitchen during the dinner rush
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
4%
CHAOTIC
Like a kitchen during the dinner rush
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
4%
ELAL
Airline that doesn't fly during the Sabbath
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
4%
ELAL
Airline that doesn't fly during the Sabbath
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
4%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
4%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
4%
ELSE
"If all __ fails ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
4%
ELSE
"If all __ fails ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
4%
SEC
Brief moment?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
4%
SEC
Brief moment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
4%
MUSICONHOLI
Songs heard during a colorful spring festival?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
4%
MUSICONHOLI
Songs heard during a colorful spring festival?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
4%
ELUL
Month during which the shofar is blown daily
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
4%
ELUL
Month during which the shofar is blown daily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
4%
SHAVE
What some men don't do during Movember
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
SHAVE
What some men don't do during Movember
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
BLINI
Crepes eaten during Maslenitsa
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
BLINI
Crepes eaten during Maslenitsa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
LETME
Phrase during a handover
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
4%
LETME
Phrase during a handover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
OSCARSNUB
Slight during awards season
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
4%
OSCARSNUB
Slight during awards season
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
4%
STOOL
Chair onstage during a stand-up routine
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
4%
STOOL
Chair onstage during a stand-up routine
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
4%
OSCARSEASON
Period during which acclaimed films are released and promoted for award consideration (In this entry, unscramble letters 3-8)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
OSCARSEASON
Period during which acclaimed films are released and promoted for award consideration (In this entry, unscramble letters 3-8)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
MATCHPOINT
Tense situation during court proceedings?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
MATCHPOINT
Tense situation during court proceedings?
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
GOTHIM
Celebratory cry during a game of tag
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
GOTHIM
Celebratory cry during a game of tag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
CENSES
Perfumes during a rite
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
CENSES
Perfumes during a rite
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
ORNURSE
Hosp. caregiver during surgery
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
ORNURSE
Hosp. caregiver during surgery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
NOW
Right this moment
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
4%
NOW
Right this moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
4%
GROUNDHOGDAY
*Punxsutawney Phil's big moment
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
4%
GROUNDHOGDAY
*Punxsutawney Phil's big moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
4%
IDEA
Lightbulb moment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
4%
IDEA
Lightbulb moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
4%
PEWS
Seats during sermons
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
4%
PEWS
Seats during sermons
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
4%
TILNOW
Up to the moment
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
4%
TILNOW
Up to the moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
4%
STEAMEDCRAB
Seafood dish that turns from blue to orange during preparation
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
4%
STEAMEDCRAB
Seafood dish that turns from blue to orange during preparation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
4%
IDO
What Princess Buttercup never said during her marriage to Prince Humperdinck
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
4%
IDO
What Princess Buttercup never said during her marriage to Prince Humperdinck
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
4%
SLOMO
It lengthens a moment
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
4%
SLOMO
It lengthens a moment
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
4%
THUNDER
What claps or rolls during a storm
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
4%
THUNDER
What claps or rolls during a storm
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
4%
AHA
Sound of an eye-opening moment
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
4%
AHA
Sound of an eye-opening moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
4%
PRIVATEJETSON
Title for Elroy during his boot camp days?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
4%
PRIVATEJETSON
Title for Elroy during his boot camp days?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
4%
BLIP
Inconsequential moment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
4%
BLIP
Inconsequential moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
4%
LIFT
Big moment in a pairs figure skating routine
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
4%
LIFT
Big moment in a pairs figure skating routine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
4%
NESTS
Makes preparations during pregnancy
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
4%
NESTS
Makes preparations during pregnancy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
4%
REACT
Jump during a horror movie, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
4%
REACT
Jump during a horror movie, say
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
4%
SOLO
Spotlight moment in a concert
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
4%
SOLO
Spotlight moment in a concert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
4%
TIRE
It's changed during a pit stop
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
4%
TIRE
It's changed during a pit stop
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
4%
EMAIL
Common accumulation during vacation
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
4%
EMAIL
Common accumulation during vacation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
4%
EYECONTACT
It can be held during a conversation
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
4%
EYECONTACT
It can be held during a conversation
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
4%
PASSIONPLAY
Dramatic presentation often staged during Lent
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
4%
PASSIONPLAY
Dramatic presentation often staged during Lent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
4%
HANGONASEC
"Give me one moment ..."
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
4%
HANGONASEC
"Give me one moment ..."
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
4%
SIMBA
Lion hoisted skyward during "Circle of Life"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
4%
SIMBA
Lion hoisted skyward during "Circle of Life"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
4%
EYES
Organs closed during sleep
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
4%
EYES
Organs closed during sleep
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
4%
DISS
___ track (song released during a feud)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
4%
DISS
___ track (song released during a feud)
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
4%
BLOWSHOTANDCOLD
Is excited one moment and bored the next, say (In this clue's answer, see letters 5-8)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
4%
BLOWSHOTANDCOLD
Is excited one moment and bored the next, say (In this clue's answer, see letters 5-8)
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
4%
COURTENEYCOX
*Only "Friends" star never nominated for an Emmy during the show's run
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
4%
COURTENEYCOX
*Only "Friends" star never nominated for an Emmy during the show's run
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
4%
SWINGSTATE
Stumping ground during election season
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
4%
SWINGSTATE
Stumping ground during election season
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
4%
PETSITTING
Work for a teenager during a family friend's vacation, perhaps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
4%
PETSITTING
Work for a teenager during a family friend's vacation, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
4%
DEN
Home during hibernation
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
4%
DEN
Home during hibernation
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
4%
SMEAR
Defame during a campaign
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
4%
SMEAR
Defame during a campaign
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
4%
TAKESITALLIN
Savors the moment
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2025
4%
TAKESITALLIN
Savors the moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
4%
GAY
Identity celebrated during Pride Month
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2025
4%
GAY
Identity celebrated during Pride Month
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2025
4%
COUPONCODES
*They're entered for discounts during checkout
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
4%
COUPONCODES
*They're entered for discounts during checkout
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
4%
SOCIALCUE
Nonverbal signal during a conversation
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
4%
SOCIALCUE
Nonverbal signal during a conversation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
4%
PRESENTPRESENTPRESENT
Give the gift of the moment?
(21)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
4%
PRESENTPRESENTPRESENT
Give the gift of the moment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
4%
ACHOO
Sound during allergy season
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
4%
ACHOO
Sound during allergy season
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
4%
BATHTUBGIN
*Homemade liquor during Prohibition
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
4%
BATHTUBGIN
*Homemade liquor during Prohibition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
4%
KNEE
One might be taken during a proposal
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
4%
KNEE
One might be taken during a proposal
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
4%
LIVEUNDERAROCKPOSTER
Spend every waking moment in one's Rolling Stones-themed bedroom?
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
4%
LIVEUNDERAROCKPOSTER
Spend every waking moment in one's Rolling Stones-themed bedroom?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
4%
LIFEISSHORT
*"Appreciate every moment"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2025
4%
LIFEISSHORT
*"Appreciate every moment"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
4%
THEYANKS
Completely fails (... letters 2-4)
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 23, 2025
4%
THEYANKS
Completely fails (... letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2025
4%
SARI
Garment that some wear during Navaratri
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 22, 2025
4%
SARI
Garment that some wear during Navaratri
Universal Crossword · May 22, 2025
4%
BIRETTAS
Caps worn during conclave
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2025
4%
BIRETTAS
Caps worn during conclave
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2025
4%
OPPO
Intel collected during a race
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2025
4%
OPPO
Intel collected during a race
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2025
4%
IMSAFE
Comforting text during a disaster
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 13, 2025
4%
IMSAFE
Comforting text during a disaster
Universal Crossword · May 13, 2025
4%
SNIPED
Outbid at the last moment
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2025
4%
SNIPED
Outbid at the last moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2025
4%
BUNS
Items dunked in water during a hot dog eating contest
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 5, 2025
4%
BUNS
Items dunked in water during a hot dog eating contest
Universal Crossword · May 5, 2025
4%
SOON
"And not a moment too __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2025
4%
SOON
"And not a moment too __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2025
4%
PAUSE
Stop for a moment
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 23, 2025
4%
PAUSE
Stop for a moment
Universal Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
4%
CHAMPAGNEBOTTLE
*Item traditionally smashed during a ship's christening
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 23, 2025
4%
CHAMPAGNEBOTTLE
*Item traditionally smashed during a ship's christening
Universal Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
4%
SETPOINT
Critical moment at Wimbledon
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2025
4%
SETPOINT
Critical moment at Wimbledon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
4%
THERESA
May who was prime minister during Brexit
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2025
4%
THERESA
May who was prime minister during Brexit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2025
4%
FLEAS
"My dog has ___" (words sung during ukulele tuning)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2025
4%
FLEAS
"My dog has ___" (words sung during ukulele tuning)
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2025
4%
ESSAY
Paper written during an all-nighter, maybe
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2025
4%
ESSAY
Paper written during an all-nighter, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2025
4%
AWKWARDSILENCES
Uncomfortable moments during a first date
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2025
4%
AWKWARDSILENCES
Uncomfortable moments during a first date
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
4%
UNLIT
Like birthday candles during dinner
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2025
4%
UNLIT
Like birthday candles during dinner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2025
4%
ONESEC
"Just a moment"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2025
4%
ONESEC
"Just a moment"
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2025
4%
III
George ___, British king during the American Revolution
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
4%
III
George ___, British king during the American Revolution
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
4%
LIAR
Dramatic outburst during court testimony
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2025
4%
LIAR
Dramatic outburst during court testimony
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2025
4%
TENSE
Like fans during a tight championship game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2025
4%
TENSE
Like fans during a tight championship game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2025
4%
OUTSTANDINGBALANCE
Asset for Simone Biles during a beam routine?
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
4%
OUTSTANDINGBALANCE
Asset for Simone Biles during a beam routine?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
4%
BAITANDSWITCH
Tactic that fails to deliver the goods
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2025
4%
BAITANDSWITCH
Tactic that fails to deliver the goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2025
4%
TVAD
A 30-second one cost $7 million during the 2024 Super Bowl
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2025
4%
TVAD
A 30-second one cost $7 million during the 2024 Super Bowl
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2025
4%
SEDER
Ceremonial feast during Passover
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2025
4%
SEDER
Ceremonial feast during Passover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2025
4%
SEAS
They become choppy during storms
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2025
4%
SEAS
They become choppy during storms
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2025
4%
STENT
Tube inserted during an angioplasty
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
4%
STENT
Tube inserted during an angioplasty
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
4%
SAWTHELIGHT
Had an aha moment
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2025
4%
SAWTHELIGHT
Had an aha moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2025
4%
CLOSECALL
*Nail-biting moment
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2025
4%
CLOSECALL
*Nail-biting moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2025
4%
ICEDIN
Stranded during a blizzard
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 2, 2025
4%
ICEDIN
Stranded during a blizzard
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 2, 2025
4%
SUREHAND
Steady presence during tense times
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2024
4%
SUREHAND
Steady presence during tense times
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2024
4%
STOPALONGTHEWAY
Break during a road trip, and what can be found in 17-, 26-, and 46-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2024
4%
STOPALONGTHEWAY
Break during a road trip, and what can be found in 17-, 26-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2024
4%
AHTHATSTHESTUFF
Contented sigh during a massage, perhaps
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2024
4%
AHTHATSTHESTUFF
Contented sigh during a massage, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2024
4%
TAGUP
What a runner may do during a fly ball
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2024
4%
TAGUP
What a runner may do during a fly ball
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2024
4%
PICKETED
Protested during a strike
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 26, 2024
4%
PICKETED
Protested during a strike
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 26, 2024
4%
STARSTRUCK
Having a fangirl moment, perhaps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2024
4%
STARSTRUCK
Having a fangirl moment, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2024
4%
PUSH
Encouragement during labor
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2024
4%
PUSH
Encouragement during labor
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2024
4%
ROOKIEMISTAKES
Abundance during amateur hour?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2024
4%
ROOKIEMISTAKES
Abundance during amateur hour?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2024
4%
DICE
They're often rolled during game night
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 21, 2024
4%
DICE
They're often rolled during game night
Universal Crossword · Oct 21, 2024
4%
WHATSINANAME
Juliet's question during the balcony scene ... and a fact about each of the starred clues' answers?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2024
4%
WHATSINANAME
Juliet's question during the balcony scene ... and a fact about each of the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2024
4%
EMERGENCYEXIT
Egress during a fire
(13)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 11, 2024
4%
EMERGENCYEXIT
Egress during a fire
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 11, 2024
4%
BEARMARKET
Retailer where you might experience a Kodiak moment?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2024
4%
BEARMARKET
Retailer where you might experience a Kodiak moment?
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2024
4%
SCREENTIME
Hours cut down during a digital detox
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2024
4%
SCREENTIME
Hours cut down during a digital detox
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2024
4%
TOOCLOSETOCALL
Like the results during a nail-biting election night
(14)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2024
4%
TOOCLOSETOCALL
Like the results during a nail-biting election night
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2024
4%
WEDDINGDING
*Bell sound during a marriage celebration?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2024
4%
WEDDINGDING
*Bell sound during a marriage celebration?
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2024
4%
NAPTIME
Quiet moment for a nanny
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2024
4%
NAPTIME
Quiet moment for a nanny
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2024
4%
GETSIT
Has an aha moment
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2024
4%
GETSIT
Has an aha moment
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2024
4%
SATIN
Made a guest appearance during a jazz set, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2024
4%
SATIN
Made a guest appearance during a jazz set, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2024
4%
FACEPALMING
*Reacting to a "d'oh" moment
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2024
4%
FACEPALMING
*Reacting to a "d'oh" moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2024
4%
LULL
Quiet moment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2024
4%
LULL
Quiet moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2024
4%
WASHYOURHANDS
Exhortation during cold and flu season
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2024
4%
WASHYOURHANDS
Exhortation during cold and flu season
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2024
4%
GRAY
Like Southern California skies during June Gloom
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2024
4%
GRAY
Like Southern California skies during June Gloom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2024
4%
OLES
Cries during a Real Madrid vs. Barcelona match
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2024
4%
OLES
Cries during a Real Madrid vs. Barcelona match
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2024
4%
SWINGININTHERAIN
Movie about playing baseball during a downpour?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2024
4%
SWINGININTHERAIN
Movie about playing baseball during a downpour?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2024
4%
DROP
Beat ___ (climactic moment in an electronic dance song)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2024
4%
DROP
Beat ___ (climactic moment in an electronic dance song)
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2024
4%
TREEPOSE
Reason to branch out during yoga class?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2024
4%
TREEPOSE
Reason to branch out during yoga class?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2024
4%
JUMPSCARE
Horror movie moment that might make you spill your popcorn
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2024
4%
JUMPSCARE
Horror movie moment that might make you spill your popcorn
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2024
4%
CHERISHEDMEMORY
Fondly remembered moment
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2024
4%
CHERISHEDMEMORY
Fondly remembered moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2024
4%
WWE
Org. that maintains kayfabe during shows
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2024
4%
WWE
Org. that maintains kayfabe during shows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2024
4%
SIDES
They're taken during a feud
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2024
4%
SIDES
They're taken during a feud
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2024
4%
WAITASEC
"Give me one moment"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2024
4%
WAITASEC
"Give me one moment"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2024
4%
MOONWALK
Excursion during a lunar landing
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2024
4%
MOONWALK
Excursion during a lunar landing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2024
4%
ECONOMIES
They stagnate during recessions
(9)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 26, 2024
4%
ECONOMIES
They stagnate during recessions
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 26, 2024
4%
THECALMTHESTORM
Pre-chaos moment, literally
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2024
4%
THECALMTHESTORM
Pre-chaos moment, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
4%
COCO
2017 Disney film set during Dia de los Muertos
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 24, 2024
4%
COCO
2017 Disney film set during Dia de los Muertos
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2024
4%
FAT
Rolls around during infancy?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 19, 2024
4%
FAT
Rolls around during infancy?
Universal Crossword · Apr 19, 2024
4%
HAPPYPLACE
Mental image during meditation
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2024
4%
HAPPYPLACE
Mental image during meditation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2024
4%
VOLCANICPLUME
Column of super-heated ash and sulfur dioxide during an eruption
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2024
4%
VOLCANICPLUME
Column of super-heated ash and sulfur dioxide during an eruption
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2024
4%
BAA
Sound heard during fleecing
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2024
4%
BAA
Sound heard during fleecing
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2024
4%
MASH
Classic sitcom set during the Korean War
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2024
4%
MASH
Classic sitcom set during the Korean War
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2024
4%
TIMELYADVICE
Guidance at just the right moment
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2024
4%
TIMELYADVICE
Guidance at just the right moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2024
4%
SPRINTS
Goes all out during a race
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2024
4%
SPRINTS
Goes all out during a race
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2024
4%
SOLACE
Comfort during trying times
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2024
4%
SOLACE
Comfort during trying times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2024
4%
WHEE
Cry during a barrel roll
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2024
4%
WHEE
Cry during a barrel roll
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2024
4%
ABSOFSTEEL
Core feature made during crunch time?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2024
4%
ABSOFSTEEL
Core feature made during crunch time?
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2024
4%
OUT
Not available at the moment
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2024
4%
OUT
Not available at the moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2024
4%
ANNI
Years during Caesar's reign
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2024
4%
ANNI
Years during Caesar's reign
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2024
4%
DOPERS
Certain MLB players during the Steroid Era
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2024
4%
DOPERS
Certain MLB players during the Steroid Era
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2024
4%
GATEWAYTIMEOUT
HTTP 504: Knight fails to return to castle before portcullis closes for curfew
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2024
4%
GATEWAYTIMEOUT
HTTP 504: Knight fails to return to castle before portcullis closes for curfew
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2024
4%
SERVERERROR
HTTP 500: Knight fails to tip waitstaff at banquet
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2024
4%
SERVERERROR
HTTP 500: Knight fails to tip waitstaff at banquet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2024
4%
METHODNOTALLOWED
HTTP 405: Knight illegally aims for opponent's head during joust
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2024
4%
METHODNOTALLOWED
HTTP 405: Knight illegally aims for opponent's head during joust
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2024
4%
EFILE
Go paperless during tax season
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2024
4%
EFILE
Go paperless during tax season
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2024
4%
SLASHPOOL
Office competition during March Madness
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2024
4%
SLASHPOOL
Office competition during March Madness
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2024
4%
GETIT
Question after a moment of silence
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2023
4%
GETIT
Question after a moment of silence
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2023
4%
BAR
It's lifted during a bench press
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2023
4%
BAR
It's lifted during a bench press
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2023
1%
RBG
SCOTUS justice who said, "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
RBG
SCOTUS justice who said, "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
MEETCUTES
Pivotal moments in rom-coms
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
MEETCUTES
Pivotal moments in rom-coms
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
TEACHABLE
Like unexpectedly lesson-laden moments
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
1%
TEACHABLE
Like unexpectedly lesson-laden moments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
1%
SPUR
___-of-the-moment
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
1%
SPUR
___-of-the-moment
Universal Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
1%
SECS
Brief moments
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2025
1%
SECS
Brief moments
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2025
1%
FORABRIEFPERIOD
Lasting mere moments
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2024
1%
FORABRIEFPERIOD
Lasting mere moments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2024
1%
MERE
__ moments ago
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2024
1%
MERE
__ moments ago
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2024
1%
FEUD
Enduring dispute
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2024
1%
FEUD
Enduring dispute
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2024
1%
CRISES
Decisive moments
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 21, 2024
1%
CRISES
Decisive moments
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 21, 2024
1%
AHAS
“Eureka!” moments
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 15, 2024
1%
AHAS
“Eureka!” moments
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 15, 2024
1%
ARIAS
Diva's big moments
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2024
1%
ARIAS
Diva's big moments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2024
1%
SLOWFASHION
Enduring style?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2024
1%
SLOWFASHION
Enduring style?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2024
1%
ABSOLUTESILENCE
Makeup of many awkward moments
(15)
Universal Crossword
May 5, 2024
1%
ABSOLUTESILENCE
Makeup of many awkward moments
Universal Crossword · May 5, 2024
1%
LEGACY
Enduring aspect of one's life
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2023
1%
LEGACY
Enduring aspect of one's life
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2023
Clues for Universal Crossword on August 31, 2021
Possesses
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Baby bird?
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"Hey you!"
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Start to drip, as ice cream
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Prepare for a selfie, perhaps
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Irritate
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___ Emhoff, fashionable Second Family member
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Movie's sound portion
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A party to
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"Think different" and "Just Do It"
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Fails during a crucial moment" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 170 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CHOKES (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Fails during a crucial moment"?
The best answer for "Fails during a crucial moment" is CHOKES with 6 letters.
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Where has "Fails during a crucial moment" been used as a crossword clue?
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