Near failure, colloquially Crossword Clue
10 letters · New York Times · Friday, October 9, 2026 · 28-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, October 9, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 9, 2026 · 28-Down · 10 letters
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Leaning against the ropes of the boxing ring, as when exhausted and nearing defeat or collapse.
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