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| 2 | 21% | 6 | Firework | |
| 3 | 21% | 9 | Rotating firework | |
The Occasional Firework Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 143 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DUD which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DUD
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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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."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times17 Mar 2016 | Down 13 | |
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