The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TOTTERED which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2009.
Was close to failure crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TOTTERED | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Was close to failure
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- cold
- collapse
- fail
- failed
- fails
- falls
- fatal
- low
- set
- short
- stop
- stumble
Crossword Answer definitions
TOTTERED verb- To walk, move or stand unsteadily or falteringly; threatening to fall.
- To be on the brink of collapse.
- To collect junk or scrap.
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