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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) | ||
| 62% | LOCKS Enclosures in a 19-Down | (5) | LA Times Daily | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 60% | COEUR See 19 Down | (5) | The Guardian Weekend | Dec 27, 2025 |
| 58% | SOLI Passages for 21 Down | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 6, 2025 |
| 56% | OOSTHUIZEN see 17 Down (10) | (10) | Mirror Quiz | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 56% | ANGRY see 17 Down (5) | (5) | Mirror Quiz | Jan 4, 2026 |
| 53% | CHIPS The situation is very difficult when these are down | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Feb 4, 2026 |
| 53% | NEW With 21-Down, January 1 celebration | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 1, 2026 |
| 53% | SLAPS Strikes with an open 21 Down | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 30, 2025 |
| 53% | DEAN ____ Martin, 21 Across! 21 Across! 21 Across! singer | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 23, 2025 |
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