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(and 21 across, 17 down, 19 down) Proverb suggesting that it's best not to talk for fear of making a situation worse (5) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LEAST (and 21 across, 17 down, 19 down) Proverb suggesting that it's best not to talk for fear of making a situation worse (5) | (5) | ||
| 61% | BURNHAM See 19 Down | (7) | The Guardian Weekend | Feb 28, 2026 |
| 61% | SHOW See 21-Down | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Feb 19, 2026 |
| 61% | LOCKS Enclosures in a 19-Down | (5) | LA Times Daily | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 59% | THONG 17 21 brief, 17 21 to 21? (5) | (5) | The Guardian Cryptic | Mar 12, 2026 |
| 59% | RBI Stat for a 17-Down | (3) | New York Times Midi | Feb 26, 2026 |
| 56% | VANCE see 19 Down (5) | (5) | Mirror Quiz | Mar 19, 2026 |
| 56% | KING see 19 Down (4) | (4) | Mirror Quiz | Mar 18, 2026 |
| 56% | BONFIRE Blaze built for 19-Down | (7) | Commuter | Mar 4, 2026 |
| 56% | COEUR See 19 Down | (5) | The Guardian Weekend | Dec 27, 2025 |
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