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noun • an accidental collision that is narrowly avoided | ||||||||
| 39% | 9 | Narrowly avoided mishap | ||||||
noun • something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin | ||||||||
| 39% | 9 | Narrowly avoided disaster | ||||||
noun • something that barely avoids failure or disaster | ||||||||
Accident Narrowly Avoided Crossword Clue
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NEARMISS which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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NEARMISS
Updated: October 13, 2023
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