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It might crack under pressure Crossword Clue

Last seen in: USA Today · 2026-10-24

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(noun)

  1. smooth brown oval nut of south central United States
  2. tree of southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts
  3. wood of a pecan tree

(noun)

  1. the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
  2. a force that compels
  3. the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
  4. the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
  5. the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
  6. the state of demanding notice or attention
  7. an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

(verb)

  1. to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
  2. exert pressure on someone through threats

1 Potential Answers:

  • 99% match 5 letters
    PECAN

    It might crack under pressure (5)

    USA Today · Oct 24, 2026

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