Open-and-shut, according to the circumstances? Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Open-and-shut, according to the circumstances? last seen in Times Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 18 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is AS THE CASE MAY BE.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AS THE CASE MAY BE Open-and-shut, according to the circumstances? (18) The Times Cryptic Jul 11, 2022
7% ADAPT Alter according to circumstances (5) (5) Puzzler Nov 4, 2025
6% PER According to (3) Newsday Nov 16, 2025
6% ASTHECASEMAYBE "... depending on circumstances" (14) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 8, 2025
6% MOTORMOUTH One unable to shut up car opening (10) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 22, 2025
6% CLOSED Shut (6) The Times Concise Oct 21, 2025
5% GAP Opening (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 26, 2025
5% OVERT Open (5) The Telegraph Mini Nov 24, 2025
5% SNAPCLUTCH Purse with a click-shut clasp (10) USA Today Nov 23, 2025
5% SLAM Shut hard (4) USA Today Quick Nov 21, 2025

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Open-and-shut, according to the circumstances? Crossword Clue
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