Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 3 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 38% | 4 | Prepare to explode — or not to explode | |
3 | 23% | 13 | Type of mine designed to explode above ground level and cause casualties | |
Failing To Work Or To Explode Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 130 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DUD which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DUD
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
Best Possible Answers
About This Clues Answer
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."
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
Clue Last Found In...
Source | #Number | Answer |
---|---|---|
The Guardian Quick10 Oct 2008 | Down 1 | |
This clue was last seen in the publications above.
|
How's It Work?
Our Data
Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.
Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.
Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool
Similar Clues
Clue | Source | |
---|---|---|
1 | Be ready to explode
New York Times -
04 Apr 2015 | New York Times / 04 Apr 2015 |
2 | Can explode when exposed to water | |
3 | Explode -- enlarge
The Guardian Quick -
11 Apr 2006 | The Guardian Quick / 11 Apr 2006 |
4 | Prepare to explode — or not to explode
The Guardian Cryptic -
27 Jul 2009 | The Guardian Cryptic / 27 Jul 2009 |
5 | Type of mine designed to explode above ground level and cause casualties | |
6 | Work, work, work
New York Times -
17 Jan 1994 | New York Times / 17 Jan 1994 |
7 | Work of satirist failing to secure new agents
The Guardian Cryptic -
01 Sep 2021 | The Guardian Cryptic / 01 Sep 2021 |