What is the answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "Mishandle an opportunity" from January 8, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Mishandle an opportunity”

This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance

DROPTHEBALL

Letters11

Starts withD

Ends withL

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

Newsday Crossword
Jan 8, 202511 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Mishandle an opportunity” ran in the Newsday Crossword on January 8, 2025 as Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with D and ends with L, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mishandle an opportunity” clue?+

The answer is DROPTHEBALL (11 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of January 8, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+

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