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adjective satellite • failing to accomplish an intended result | ||||||||
| 28% | 5 | Unsuccessful person held back by irresolution | ||||||
noun • a contestant who loses the contest • a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently • a gambler who loses a bet | ||||||||
| 24% | 6 | Ruler about right holding tide back | ||||||
noun • conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC) • United States comedian who pioneered comedy television shows (born 1922) | ||||||||
Unsuccessful Over Holding It Right Back Crossword Clue
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ABORTIVE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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ABORTIVE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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