Awkward case behind schedule to mount in tension Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Awkward case behind schedule to mount in tension . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ESCALATE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ESCALATE Awkward case behind schedule to mount in tension (8)
6% LATE Behind schedule (4) Newsday Nov 12, 2025
5% SLATE Harshly criticise son, behind schedule (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Nov 27, 2025
4% DEFLATE Let down, given food on return, behind schedule (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Dec 20, 2025
4% ASTERN Behind (6) The Telegraph Quick Dec 18, 2025
4% REAR Behind (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 18, 2025
4% CPA Expert at IRS schedules (3) Wall Street Journal Dec 17, 2025
4% TBA Acronym on an unfinished schedule (3) USA Today Dec 13, 2025
4% GAWKY Awkward, clumsy (5) Puzzler Backwords Dec 11, 2025
4% HOBBLEDEHOYS Awkward youths (12) The Times Sunday Concise Dec 7, 2025
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