(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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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
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)
60% MALFUNCTION See 17 Down (11) The Guardian Cryptic Oct 1, 2025
60% NIGHTINGALE See 17 Down (11) The Guardian Cryptic Sep 5, 2025
60% PUTT Stroke on 21 Down (4) The Telegraph Quick Aug 13, 2025
58% ETRE 17-Down, in French (4) LA Times Daily Aug 20, 2025
58% UTNE See 19-Down (4) Wall Street Journal Jul 19, 2025
58% TYKES 21-Down people (5) Newsday Jul 19, 2025
56% TRUTH see 17 Down (5) (5) Mirror Quiz Sep 7, 2025
56% RILEY see 19 Down (5) (5) Mirror Quiz Aug 16, 2025
56% COWER Crouch down in fear (5) New York Times Jul 14, 2025
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