It's down when one applies oneself and under when one submits to authority (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% KNUCKLES It's down when one applies oneself and under when one submits to authority (8) (8)
67% GOES "When the sun ___ down" (4)
62% LAA When repeated twice, one of the Teletubbies (3)
60% VILLAINERA Phase when one stops being a pushover (10) LA Times Daily Nov 1, 2025
60% DUEL Fight when one's honour is challenged, say (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 14, 2025
57% ESC Key one might smash when their boss walks by (3) The Atlantic Nov 18, 2025
57% WHICH Question when presented with more than one choice (5) The Washington Post Mini Nov 18, 2025
57% NONDRIP Type of paint that runs less freely when applied (7) The Times Concise Oct 27, 2025
57% BALM 2-Down, for one (4) LA Times Daily Oct 25, 2025
57% GASP What one might say when pretending to be surprised (4) The Atlantic Oct 17, 2025
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