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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Failing or defect last seen in Mirror Classic puzzle. 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 11 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SHORTCOMING.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SHORTCOMING Failing or defect | (11) | Mirror Classic | Mar 28, 2025 |
| 34% | FAULTS Failings or defects (6) | (6) | ||
| 3% | MISAIM Fail to be a straight shooter, in a way | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Nov 8, 2025 |
| 3% | MURPHYSLAW If it can fail, it will (7,3) | (10) | The Guardian Quick | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 3% | DUD Defective firecracker | (3) | ||
| 3% | FLOUNDER Fail to net large fish | (8) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Oct 31, 2025 |
| 3% | LAG Fail to keep up the pace | (3) | ||
| 3% | MESSUP Fail in some endeavour (4,2) | (6) | The Guardian Quick | Oct 23, 2025 |
| 3% | DOESNOT Fails to | (7) | The Atlantic | Oct 22, 2025 |
| 3% | COMEACROPPER Fail to reach a hairdresser? | (12) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Oct 21, 2025 |
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