Command sometimes given if something is about to fail Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Command sometimes given if something is about to fail last seen in Times Specialist Sunday puzzle. 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ABORT.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ABORT Command sometimes given if something is about to fail (5) The Times Specialist Sunday Oct 18, 2020
3% PRETEXT False reason given for doing something (7) New York Times Jun 15, 2026
3% SIT Command given to a dog (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 8, 2026
3% AWARD Something given as a prize (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 25, 2026
3% ASK Enquire about something (3)
2% STAY Command to Rover (4) New York Times Jun 23, 2026
2% ARENOT Fail to be (6) Newsday Jun 19, 2026
2% LEMONADE Something published in Paris about a fizzy drink (8) The Times Quick Cryptic Jun 19, 2026
2% SHAKE Canine command (5) New York Times Jun 15, 2026
2% EASE "At ___" (military command) (4)

Last appeared together with the following clues in Times Specialist Sunday puzzle

Command sometimes given if something is about to fail Crossword Clue
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