Last seen in:
- The Guardian - Quick crossword No 16,601 - Jul 21 2023
- The Telegraph - QUICK CROSSWORD NO: 30,242 - Mar 8 2023
- The Guardian - Quick crossword No 16,275 - Jul 6 2022
- The Sun - Two Speed - May 4 2021
- The Sun - Two Speed - Dec 15 2020
- The Sun - Two Speed - Sep 21 2019
- New York Times - Nov 14 2018
- The Guardian - Quick crossword No 13,989 - Mar 11 2015
- New York Times - Jul 20 2014
- The Guardian - Quick crossword No 13,726 - May 7 2014
Related Clues:
- Collapse in the clutch
- Blow it in the last seconds, e.g.
- Diesel engine's lack
- Engine valve
- Be in need of the Heimlich maneuver
- Fail in a crisis
- Asphyxiate
- Collapse under pressure
- Old auto control
- Fail under pressure
- Air-supply valve
- Fail because of nerves
- Require the Heimlich maneuver
- Carburetor valve
- Mob weapon