Go Off At The Wrong Time Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is MISFIRE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: MISFIRE

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	30%	7		Individual who often says the wrong thing at the wrong time
3	30%	11		Person with a knack for using the wrong word at the wrong time

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "MISFIRE" which means:

noun

• An explosion that fails to occur
• A failure to hit (or meet or find etc)

verb

• Fail to fire or detonate

An example sentence would be:

• "The misfire of the pistol startled everyone in the room."
• "The misfire of the engine caused the car to sputter and stall."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic21 Sep 2009	Down 18
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