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% DUD Failure (3) Thomas Joseph Oct 15, 2025
3% ANO "It's __-win situation" (3) LA Times Daily Nov 12, 2025
3% ACE Winning serve; winning card, perhaps (3) The Telegraph Mini Nov 11, 2025
3% DEMISEC Somewhat dry and cold after failure (7) The Telegraph Toughie Nov 11, 2025
3% PIN Wrestling win (3) Thomas Joseph Nov 8, 2025
3% LOSES Does not win, say (5)
3% HITTHEJACKPOT Win big (13) Thomas Joseph Nov 7, 2025

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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.