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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 | ||||
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adjective satellite • having a blemish or flaw | ||||
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adjective satellite • having a defect • characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules | ||||
Defective
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DUD which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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DUD
Updated: September 1, 2025
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