What's the most likely answer to Was first to support doe’s mate that’s collapsed crossword clue?

The most likely answer is BUCKLED .

How many solutions for the clue Was first to support doe’s mate that’s collapsed is there?

We've seen this clue 1 times and have 1 unique solutions for this crossword clue.

Was first to support doe’s mate that’s collapsed Crossword Clue Answer

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BUCKLED

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph

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The straight part

We know that "collapsed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case collapsed = buckled.

The cryptic/wordplay part

In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BUCKLED mean?

BUCKLED verb

To distort or collapse under physical pressure; especially, of a slender structure in compression.
To make bend; to cause to become distorted.
To give in; to react suddenly or adversely to stress or pressure (of a person).
To yield; to give way; to cease opposing.
To enter upon some labour or contest; to join in close fight; to contend.
To buckle down; to apply oneself.