Be close to catastrophe Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Be close to catastrophe featured in USA Today puzzle on April 14, 2026. 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 13 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HANGBYATHREAD.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HANGBYATHREAD Be close to catastrophe (13) USA Today Apr 14, 2026
33% BRINKOFDISASTER Point close to catastrophe (15) Newsday Dec 27, 2023
22% UKASE Imperial edict from this country when close to catastrophe (5)
3% REFLECTIVEMOOD Clue for "catastrophe" in state of contemplation (14) The Telegraph Toughie Apr 14, 2026
3% APPROACH Get close to (8) Commuter Apr 13, 2026
3% PHEW "Close call!" (4) Premier Sunday Apr 12, 2026
3% CIGAR Close but no ____ (5) The Telegraph Plusword Apr 9, 2026
3% PPS Follow closely (3) USA Today Quick Apr 7, 2026
3% TAIL Follow closely (4) USA Today Quick Apr 7, 2026
3% HEED Follow closely (4) New York Times Midi Apr 7, 2026

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