Lose traction crossword clue
Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with S and has 4 letters.
SKID — the 4-letter solution to “Lose traction”, entered at 40 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for May 10, 2022.
About this clue
“Lose traction” appeared as 40 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on May 10, 2022, and the answer is 4 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on January 30, 2026.
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What is the answer to “Lose traction”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Tuesday, May 10, 2022, the answer to “Lose traction” is SKID — 4 letters, entered at 40 Down.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Lose traction” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been SKID, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 4 letters and starts with S.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.