A failure departed being hugged and flattered Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ADULATED A failure departed being hugged and flattered (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 20, 2017
3% FLOP Failure (4) The Telegraph Quick Apr 3, 2026
3% SMOOTHTALK Flattering language (10) Newsday Mar 24, 2026
3% MISS Failure (4) Universal Mar 10, 2026
3% SMARMY Insincerely flattering (6) Wall Street Journal Mar 7, 2026
2% MINISTRY Government department (8) (8) Puzzler Apr 4, 2026
2% TAPES Shipping department supply (5) Newsday Apr 3, 2026
2% XOX Hug and kisses (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 31, 2026
2% OXO Losing 35a streak with a combination of a hug and a kiss and a hug (3)
2% ILY "Hugs and kisses", online (3) TV Mar 29, 2026

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