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Inoperative Crossword Clue
There are 27 exact and 49 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DUD which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DUD
Updated: October 13, 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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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian Quick20 Apr 2018 | Down 23 | |
| New York Times07 Nov 2017 | Down 27 | |
| The Guardian Quick08 Sep 2016 | Down 15 | |
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