Common but often counterproductive response to a recurring problem Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ANTIPATTERN Common but often counterproductive response to a recurring problem (11) New York Times Feb 8, 2025
3% SELFDEFEATING Counterproductive (13) The Times Concise May 20, 2026
2% DUTY Responsibility (4) The Telegraph Quick Jul 17, 2026
2% SNAG Sudden problem (4) Commuter Jul 15, 2026
2% ISSUE Problem child (5) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 15, 2026
2% DECAY Tooth problem (5) New York Times Midi Jul 15, 2026
2% PEA Princess's problem (3) Universal Jul 14, 2026
2% YESES Positive responses (5) LA Times Daily Jul 13, 2026
2% HOLE Problem with a story (4) New York Times Jul 12, 2026
2% DENADA "Gracias" response (6) New York Times Midi Jul 10, 2026

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