The ___ that broke the camel's back (minor action that caused a big reaction) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STRAW The ___ that broke the camel's back (minor action that caused a big reaction) (5)
60% LASTSTRAW It broke the camel's back! (9)
60% PROVERBIALSTRAW It broke the camel's back (15) Wall Street Journal May 15, 2023
57% HUMPS Carries items on back of camel (5) The Times Cryptic Apr 9, 2026
54% AINT "If it __ broke ... " (4) LA Times Daily Mar 16, 2026
52% EGOS Big ones cause conflicts (4) New York Times Mar 24, 2026
50% STIMULUS Reaction provoker (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 25, 2026
50% KNEEJERK Kind of reaction (8) Thomas Joseph Mar 18, 2026
50% DEEDS Actions (5) The Telegraph Plusword Mar 5, 2026
50% WASTREL Straw breaking camel's back, doubly profligate (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Mar 4, 2026
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