__ of Breath, Gasping or Struggling for Air

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Circus, Group 93, Puzzle 5 (Fire Eater).

Question is: __ of Breath, Gasping or Struggling for Air

and the answer is: SHORTNESS

Word Meaning:

SHORTNESS — (uncountable) The property of being short, of being small of stature or brief.

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