Winter driving mishap Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Winter driving mishap last seen in Newsday 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SKID.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SKID Winter driving mishap (4) Newsday Mar 1, 2017
3% SKIS Winter footwear (4) Newsday Nov 16, 2025
3% TEEUP Prepare to drive (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 15, 2025
3% REPEL Drive off (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 15, 2025
3% SPATTER Hot oil mishap (7) USA Today Nov 14, 2025
3% SLED Winter transport (4) LA Times Daily Nov 11, 2025
3% SNOW Winter forecast (4) Universal Nov 11, 2025
3% SHAPE Figure that mishap embarrasses hosts (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Nov 11, 2025
3% PUTT Don't drive? (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 7, 2025
3% TEED Prepared to drive? (4) Universal Nov 6, 2025

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A "Winter driving mishap" often involves losing control of a vehicle due to slippery conditions. When a car slides sideways, it's called a SKID. Remember to drive cautiously in icy or snowy weather to avoid skidding!