Give Way Or Sink Under Pressure Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SUCCUMB which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SUCCUMB

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	32%	6		Give way under pressure
3	30%	5		To give way suddenly under pressure or strain

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SUCCUMB" which means:

verb

• Consent reluctantly
• Be fatally overwhelmed

An example sentence would be:

• "Despite his strong willpower, he succumbed to the temptation and ate the entire cake."
• "After weeks of fighting the illness, she finally succumbed and was admitted to the hospital."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Quick19 Oct 2010	Across 14
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