Crossword clue
“Choke at a critical moment”
This clue appeared as 112-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.
Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
FAILINTHECLUTCHLetters15
Starts withF
Ends withH
Vowels5
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About this clue
The clue “Choke at a critical moment” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 16, 2026 as 112-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with F and ends with H, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Choke at a critical moment” clue?+
The answer is FAILINTHECLUTCH (15 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
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