Like a Jenga tower just before toppling, often (5)

I believe the answer is:

shaky

(Other definitions for shaky that I've seen before include "Trembling; not safe" , "Not reliable; trembling" , "Not firm" , "Wobbly" , "Unstable; trembling" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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