Failure to win Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Failure to win last seen in Sun Mini 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is DEFEAT.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DEFEAT Failure to win (6) The Sun Mini Apr 29, 2025
98% LOSS Failure to win (4)
22% DRAWBRIDGE Failure to win game that's raised to shut one out (10)
4% LOSER Failure (5) The Times Sunday Concise Jan 11, 2026
3% EARN Win vase on the radio (4) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 29, 2026
3% AHEAD Winning (5) Eugene Sheffer Jan 28, 2026
3% TIEGAME No-win situation? (7) Universal Jan 28, 2026
3% GETFAR Win at life (6) LA Times Daily Jan 24, 2026
3% ANO "It's ___-win situation" (3) Wall Street Journal Jan 22, 2026
3% FLOP Major failure (4) Wall Street Journal Jan 21, 2026

Last appeared together with the following clues in Sun Mini puzzle

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In sports or games, "Failure to win" is a LOSS. It occurs when a team or player is defeated. In life, it can refer to setbacks or disappointments. In a crossword, "Loss" fits perfectly as the opposite of a win.