Mistake by officer at first leads to downfall (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% COLLAPSE Mistake by officer at first leads to downfall (8) (8)
7% LIE Pinocchio's downfall (3)
7% UNDOING Downfall (7) The Telegraph Quick Mar 14, 2026
7% WATERLOO Napoleon's downfall (8) Eugene Sheffer Feb 14, 2026
6% ERRED Made a mistake (5) USA Today Mar 29, 2026
6% ERROR Mistake (5) Newsday Mar 25, 2026
6% ERR Make a mistake (3) Newsday Mar 24, 2026
6% WERE "Mistakes ___ made" (4) Universal Mar 20, 2026
6% TAFT First president to sit in the Oval Office (4) New York Times Mar 19, 2026
6% ERRS Makes a mistake (4) USA Today Mar 18, 2026
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