*Gradual, seemingly harmless course of action that ultimately results in bad consequences Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SLIPPERYSLOPE *Gradual, seemingly harmless course of action that ultimately results in bad consequences (13) New York Times Sep 4, 2023
5% AFTEREFFECT Consequence, result (11) The Times Concise Jan 19, 2026
5% UPSHOTS Ultimate consequences (7) New York Times Mini Nov 29, 2025
4% LEADSTO Results in (7) New York Times Feb 2, 2026
4% BITE All bark and no ___ (intimidating but harmless) (4)
4% TAKESTEPS Initiate a course of action (4,5) (9) Puzzler Jan 31, 2026
4% ANDSO "As a result ..." (5) The Washington Post Mini Jan 31, 2026
4% ENSUED Resulted (6) Wall Street Journal Jan 31, 2026
4% WANED Decreased gradually (5) Newsday Jan 26, 2026
4% AGES Forever, seemingly (4) Commuter Jan 23, 2026

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