Like an astronaut returning - or failing to get lift-off? (10) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EARTHBOUND Like an astronaut returning - or failing to get lift-off (10)
6% COMMANDMODULE Astronauts returned to Earth in an Apollo spacecraft's ____ (13) The Times Specialist Sunday Dec 7, 2025
5% NASA Astronaut's org. (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 26, 2026
5% METHADONE Assistance to get off horse? (9) The Times Cryptic Jan 26, 2026
5% PRAISE Quiet lift gets commendation (6) (6) Mirror Cryptic Jan 25, 2026
5% RIDE Lift on wheels (4) Newsday Jan 24, 2026
5% MAE Astronaut Jemison (3) Newsday Jan 22, 2026
5% DUD Failing to detonate (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 21, 2026
5% SPACECAMP Program for aspiring astronauts (9) USA Today Jan 20, 2026
5% ELEVATING Lifting up (9) Commuter Jan 19, 2026
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