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Defective Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DUD" which means:
- noun
- • Someone who is unsuccessful
- • An explosion that fails to occur
- • An event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual adjective satellite
- • Failing to detonate; especially not charged with an active explosive
An example sentence would be:
- • "The firework was a dud and didn't explode."
- • "He tried to light the candle, but it turned out to be a dud."
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Telegraph Quick21 Mar 2024 | Across 17 | |
The Guardian Quick02 Dec 2015 | Down 16 | |
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