“Choke at a critical moment”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Choke at a critical moment”, last seen on May 16, 2026.

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F?????????????H

A 15-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

FAILINTHECLUTCH

The answer to “Choke at a critical moment” is FAILINTHECLUTCH

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PublishedMay 16, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Choke at a critical moment” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is FAILINTHECLUTCH — a 15-letter word that begins with F and ends with H.

This answer contains 5 vowels and 10 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Choke at a critical moment”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Choke at a critical moment” is FAILINTHECLUTCH — a 15-letter across entry from the May 16, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

FAILINTHECLUTCH has 15 letters — 5 vowels and 10 consonants.

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