Crossword Genius

Fall down in mountain pass and expire (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

collapse

'fall down' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'mountain pass and expire' is the wordplay.
'mountain pass' becomes 'col' (col is a kind of mountain pass).
'and' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'expire' becomes 'lapse' (I've seen this before).
'col'+'lapse'='COLLAPSE'

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for collapse that I've seen before include "Abrupt failure of function" , "fold" , "downfall" , "Founder" , "Suddenly fall down or give way" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.