The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word YIPS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Sudden, temporary loss of athletic ability, with "the" crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| YIPS | 100 % | 4 |
Why may YIPS be the right solution?
The Yips is a condition that causes a sudden, temporary loss of fine motor skills and coordination in athletes, especially in golfers and baseball players.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Sudden, temporary loss of athletic ability, with "the"
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- apoplexy
- spasm
- check
- checking
- blackout
- fatigue
- stall
- tiredness
- fatigued
- fatigues
- stroke
- weariness
Crossword Answer definitions
YIPS noun- A sharp, high-pitched bark
- To bark with a sharp, high-pitched voice
- A nervous condition which prevents a sportsperson from playing properly; especially a condition which causes a golfer to miss an easy putt, or a tennis player to serve a double fault.
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