“Behaves as if one were going to fail” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RUNSSCARED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Behaves as if one were going to fail”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 4, 2026, where it runs at 103 Across and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 4, 2026 grid71DPost office post10 ltrs›73DLarge photovoltaic arrays10 ltrs›74DMaxim about surviving in a rapidly changing world10 ltrs›93DHall-of-Fame catcher Carlton4 ltrs›94DStart of a fairy tale4 ltrs›104DLanguage written from right to left4 ltrs›105DSisters4 ltrs›106DStyle of singing on Louis Armstrong's "Heebie Jeebies"4 ltrs›107DMake4 ltrs›108DLike denim fabric, typically4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 4, 20261ANeglect to mention4 ltrs›5A"Oh, and ..."4 ltrs›9AOther sock4 ltrs›13ANot much, as of lotion4 ltrs›17APrefix with technology4 ltrs›18AYou'll pay for this!4 ltrs›19AFinishes off4 ltrs›20ALiver's output4 ltrs›
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