The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TEETERS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does TEETERS mean?
TEETERS verb- To tilt back and forth on an edge.
- To be indecisive.
- To be close to becoming a typically negative situation.