Losing control emotionally, in slang
Latest answer — August 21, 2026
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In contemporary slang, CRASHING OUT means losing emotional control or having an intense meltdown. The present participial form matches the ongoing action described by “Losing.”
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The answer to “Losing control emotionally, in slang” in the New York Times crossword is CRASHINGOUT — a 11-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 21, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 32-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Losing control emotionally, in slang” answer
CRASHINGOUT (11 letters)
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What is the answer to “Losing control emotionally, in slang”?
The answer is CRASHINGOUT, a 11-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 21, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Losing control emotionally, in slang”?
11 letters: CRASHINGOUT.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 21, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 32-Across.
Can “Losing control emotionally, in slang” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
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