Becomes inoperable, in a way Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RUSTS Becomes inoperable, in a way (5) New York Times May 24, 2025
7% BREAKS Becomes inoperable (6) Commuter Apr 17, 2024
6% FRITZ On the ___ (inoperable) (5)
5% UNFOLDS Gradually becomes clear (7) USA Today Nov 10, 2025
5% OBAMA "Becoming" memoirist (5) LA Times Mini Nov 9, 2025
5% DOORS It's bad if they become unhinged (5) Wall Street Journal Nov 8, 2025
5% HITTHECEILING Become furious (13) Thomas Joseph Nov 7, 2025
5% SENT On their way (4) Newsday Nov 7, 2025
5% GOTOSEA Become a sailor (2,2,3) (7) Puzzler Nov 7, 2025
5% HEART Lose ____, become discouraged (5) The Telegraph Plusword Nov 7, 2025

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