What does juncture mean in crosswords?

juncture means: an event that occurs at a critical time

Which crossword clues can have juncture as the answer?

Possible clues for juncture include "Critical moment", "Critical point in time".

Word entry · 8 letters

Best crossword clue

"Critical moment"

8 letters · collected on this word page

8 lettersPronunciation /ˈd͡ʒʌŋk.tʃə(ɹ)/Part of speech nounSorted cejnrtuuStarts with JEnds with E2 cluesCommon crossword word

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Inherited from Middle English juncture, from Latin iūnctūra. Doublet of jointure.

“We're at a crucial juncture in our relationship.”
“What a mercy you are shod with velvet, Jane! a clodhopping messenger would never do at this juncture.”
“The object is to keep the yard operators apprised of main-line movements, so that they do not plan to occupy the main lines with activity into or out of the yard at an inopportune juncture.”

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01“Critical moment”8 letters

02“Critical point in time”8 letters

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