I slipped into opening, dropping this at the start? (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AITCH I slipped into opening, dropping this at the start? (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Sep 26, 2024
8% OOPS "Sorry, I slipped" (4) LA Times Daily Sep 6, 2026
7% PERMAFROST Ground always icy, farmer slipping into opening (10) The Telegraph Toughie Oct 20, 2026
7% AFRAID "At first I was ___, I was petrified ..." ("I Will Survive" opening lyrics) (6)
7% DON Slip into (3) USA Today Oct 15, 2026
7% RECEIPTS I respect fancy sales slips (8) (8) The Sun Two Speed Oct 15, 2026
7% EASE Slip (into) (4) New York Times Sep 25, 2026
6% DRESS Slip cover? (5) The Atlantic Nov 7, 2026
6% ONS Slip-___ (comfy shoes) (3)
6% GAPS Openings (4) Universal Nov 6, 2026

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