Action movie staple that may come down to the wire? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TICKINGTIMEBOMB Action movie staple that may come down to the wire? (15) Wall Street Journal Dec 1, 2025
5% EEL Sichuan staple (3) Newsday Jan 31, 2026
5% CABLE Thick wire (5) Wall Street Journal Jan 29, 2026
5% TONIC Bar staple (5) Wall Street Journal Jan 29, 2026
5% UPSHOT What it all comes down to (6) New York Times Jan 28, 2026
5% ALE Beverage that may come in a pint (3) New York Times Jan 26, 2026
5% SPOKES Wires on a bike wheel (6) Newsday Jan 26, 2026
5% CUTAWAY Movie shot that interrupts the main action (7) Universal Jan 25, 2026
5% HBO "The Wire" network (3) Commuter Jan 23, 2026
5% PASTA Italian staple (5) LA Times Daily Jan 21, 2026

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