Misbehave WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? A
2 ? C
3 ? T
4 ? U
5 ? P
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A
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C
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T
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O
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U
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T
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      Hint 1

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      When the spotlight's on, sometimes the performance goes awry.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      To behave badly or cause trouble.

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      The phrase 'misbehave' can be interpreted as causing trouble or creating a scene, which is captured by the term '?????.' This phrasal verb indicates behaving in a disruptive or unruly manner.

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      Political grp. dedicated to helping people who are H.I.V. positive, Misbehave … or malfunction, Advocacy org. that gained prominence in 1980s New York City

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