Minor Position From Which Further Progress May Be Made Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	38%	8		Secure position from which progress can be made
3	35%	7		A deadlock or stalemate in which further progress is impossible

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "TOEHOLD" which means:

noun

• A relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made
• A small foothold used in climbing
• A wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints

An example sentence would be:

• "He found a toehold on the icy cliff and began to climb."
• "The small business struggled to gain a toehold in the competitive market."

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Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Quick23 Jun 2014	Down 2
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1	A deadlock or stalemate in which further progress is impossible Telegraph Herculis - 12 Jun 2023	Telegraph Herculis / 12 Jun 2023
2	Beyond which further progress is impossible
3	Grim passenger accepting situation in which further progress is impossible The Guardian Quiptic - 15 Feb 2016	The Guardian Quiptic / 15 Feb 2016
4	Position of initial advantage from which further substantial progress might be made The Guardian Quick - 10 Oct 2014	The Guardian Quick / 10 Oct 2014
5	Secure position from which progress can be made The Guardian Quick - 07 Mar 2020	The Guardian Quick / 07 Mar 2020
6	Small position from which future progress might be made The Guardian Quick - 08 Dec 2018	The Guardian Quick / 08 Dec 2018
7	Used to describe a point beyond which no further progress or improvement is possible