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| 99% | 3 | Exact Match! | ||
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 | ||||
| 41% | 5 | Firework (disappointing, if damp) | ||
noun • firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise | ||||
| 22% | 13 | Disappointing climax | ||
adjective • of or relating to a sudden change from an impressive to a ludicrous style • coming after the climax especially of a dramatic or narrative plot | ||||
Disappointing Firework
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DUD which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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Updated: November 8, 2025
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| New York Times09 Nov 2025 | Down 18 | |
| New York Times Mini22 Jun 2024 | Across 8 | |
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