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Fail to rise to the occasion when one should? Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | OVERSLEEP Fail to rise to the occasion when one should? | (9) | The Times Cryptic | May 19, 2023 |
| 6% | AIRSIGNS Scales one of these when going over rising ground | (8) | The Times Cryptic | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 6% | EVENT Occasion | (5) | Universal | Dec 2, 2025 |
| 5% | OMIT Fail to include | (4) | New York Times Mini | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 5% | RASP On more than one occasion Harry is happy with this file | (4) | The Telegraph Toughie | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 5% | ONCE On a single occasion | (4) | Universal | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 5% | MISSES Fails to hit | (6) | Universal | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 5% | THYME Herb's occasion, reportedly (5) | (5) | Puzzler Cryptic | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 5% | ELSE "If all __ fails..." | (4) | Newsday | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 5% | GONEAWRY Failed to happen as planned | (8) | Newsday | Jan 4, 2026 |
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