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Takes a tumble Crossword Clue

Last seen in: USA Today · 2026-10-18

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(noun)

  1. a steep descent of the water of a river
  2. the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

(noun)

  1. a sudden drop from an upright position
  2. an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end

(verb)

  1. do gymnastics, roll and turn skillfully
  2. suffer a sudden downfall, overthrow, or defeat
  3. put clothes in a tumbling barrel, where they are whirled about in hot air, usually with the purpose of drying
  4. fall suddenly and sharply
  5. understand, usually after some initial difficulty
  6. throw together in a confused mass
  7. roll over and over, back and forth
  8. fall down, as if collapsing
  9. fall apart
  10. fly around
  11. cause to topple or tumble by pushing

1 Potential Answers:

  • 99% match 5 letters
    FALLS

    Takes a tumble (5)

    USA Today · Oct 18, 2026

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