Barely successful avoidance of calamity Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Thursday, March 23, 2017 · 16-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, March 23, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 23, 2017 · 16-Down · 6 letters
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What does this clue mean?
an avoidance of danger or difficulty; "that was a narrow escape"
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