Fail under pressure Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, September 30, 2023 · 48-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, September 30, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 30, 2023 · 48-Down · 5 letters
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fail to perform adequately due to tension or agitation; "The team should have won hands down but choked, disappointing the coach and the audience"
verb
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