Athlete's affliction also called "twisties" in gymnastics, with "the" Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Saturday, November 18, 2023 · 42-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, November 18, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 18, 2023 · 42-Across · 4 letters
YIPS0 of 4 letters revealed
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nervous tension that causes an athlete to fail (especially causes golfers to miss short putts); "to avoid the yips he changed his style of putting"
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