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Fails To Keep Crossword Clue

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noun

• a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor

• (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action

• unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

verb

• break down

• become physically weaker

34%8Fails to keep balance
adjective

• becoming lower or less in degree or value

adjective satellite

• decreasing in amount or degree

• coming down freely under the influence of gravity

29%9Fails to keep an accurate count
noun

• an inaccurate count

verb

• count wrongly

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New York Times22 Jan 2009 Down 26
New York Times06 May 2008 Across 71
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