Fear taking time off is a mistake (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ERROR Fear taking time off is a mistake (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 16, 2026
9% RESTS Takes time off (5) Commuter Apr 16, 2026
8% SPLITS Takes off (6) New York Times May 16, 2026
8% TERRORS Fears time slips (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Apr 27, 2026
8% LAST Take a long time to wear off, say (4) The Washington Post Mini Apr 20, 2026
7% DEPARTS Takes off, as a plane (7) New York Times Midi May 26, 2026
7% GAFFE Mistake (5) USA Today May 24, 2026
7% SNAKEINTHEGRASS Traitor taking harnesses off (15) The Telegraph Cryptic May 20, 2026
7% SKATE Fish takes off (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed May 19, 2026
7% DREAD Fear (5) The Telegraph Quick May 18, 2026

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