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% RIPPLEEFFECT Chain reaction in which small actions create a big impact (12) USA Today Aug 12, 2026
54% SKINT Broke shell on back of limpet (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Aug 9, 2026
52% UNIMPORTANT Minor (11) The Times Sunday Concise Jul 19, 2026
52% URSA -- Minor (4) Eugene Sheffer Jul 10, 2026
50% ATE Broke bread (3) LA Times Daily Aug 10, 2026
50% KNEEJERK Automatic, as a reaction (8) Eugene Sheffer Aug 3, 2026
50% TRAMPOLINE Minor leapt around back garden construction? (10) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 24, 2026
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