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Fails In A Way Crossword Clue

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99%4Exact Match!
verb

• to make a mistake or be incorrect

• wander from a direct course or at random

24%14In a way that fails to persuade
adverb

• in an unconvincing manner

24%11In a way that fails to entertain
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New York Times26 Jul 1983 Across 66
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