We contrived with lieutenant to break mother's fall down a mountain? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MELTWATER We contrived with lieutenant to break mother's fall down a mountain? (9) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 5, 2023
60% FAIL Break down (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 27, 2025
57% WEEP Break down (4) Newsday Sep 20, 2025
57% PAT Contrived (3) Thomas Joseph Sep 4, 2025
54% SOB Break down in tears (3) New York Times Nov 30, 2025
54% SNOWDAYS Breaks that happen because of a fall? (8) Universal Nov 9, 2025
52% LEAF It falls in fall (4) Universal Nov 23, 2025
52% RAISIN Soft shrivelled thing is breaking fall (6) The Telegraph Toughie Nov 18, 2025
52% DISSOLVE Break down in water (8) (8) Puzzler Nov 14, 2025
52% DECOMPOSE Break down, rot (9) (9) Puzzler Nov 5, 2025

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