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Spectacular Failure Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DEBACLE" which means:
- noun
- • A sudden and violent collapse
- • Flooding caused by a tumultuous breakup of ice in a river during the spring or summer
- • A sound defeat
An example sentence would be:
- • "The company's financial debacle resulted in bankruptcy."
- • "The political leader's scandal was a major debacle for his reputation."
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New York Times21 Jan 1997 | Down 9 | |
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