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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Fail to have the desired effect (8) . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BACKFIRE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | BACKFIRE Fail to have the desired effect (8) | (8) | ||
| 8% | INNOCUOUS Having no adverse effects (9) | (9) | Puzzler | Mar 11, 2026 |
| 8% | DAMAGE Have a negative effect on | (6) | USA Today | Feb 15, 2026 |
| 7% | OMIT Fail to note | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 7% | FLOP Failed film | (4) | LA Times Daily | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 7% | FILTER Instagram effect | (6) | USA Today | Mar 30, 2026 |
| 7% | WANTS Desires | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Mar 29, 2026 |
| 7% | THUD Land with a ___ (fail) | (4) | New York Times Mini | Mar 28, 2026 |
| 7% | URGE Desire | (4) | New York Times | Mar 26, 2026 |
| 7% | OMITS Fails to mention | (5) | Universal | Mar 26, 2026 |
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