Fail to hold in a way Crossword Clue

While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Fail to hold in a way crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on September 23 2025 New York Times Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Fail to hold in a way has a total of 3 letters.

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99%SAGFail to hold in a wayNew York Times

Definition

To sink, in the middle, by its weight or under applied pressure, below a horizontal line or plane; as, a line or cable supported by its ends sags, though tightly drawn; the floor of a room sags; hence, to lean, give way, or settle from a vertical position; as, a building may sag one way or another; a door sags on its hinges.
Fig.: To lose firmness or elasticity; to sink; to droop; to flag; to bend; to yield, as the mind or spirits, under the pressure of care, trouble, doubt, or the like; to be unsettled or unbalanced.
To loiter in walking; to idle along; to drag or droop heavily.
To cause to bend or give way; to load.
State of sinking or bending; sagging.

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  • New York Times: Sep 23, 2025

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