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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Makes a failed attempt last seen in USA Today 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 15 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SWINGSANDMISSES.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SWINGSANDMISSES Makes a failed attempt | (15) | USA Today | Jul 6, 2020 |
| 4% | TRY Make an attempt | (3) | Universal | Oct 18, 2025 |
| 3% | ELSE "If all ___ fails ..." | (4) | ||
| 3% | ESSAY Attempt; written piece | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Nov 13, 2025 |
| 3% | EPIC ___ fail (humorous mistake) | (4) | ||
| 3% | FORGET Fail to retain mentally | (6) | The Times Concise | Nov 11, 2025 |
| 3% | BINGO Discard attempt in game | (5) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Nov 6, 2025 |
| 3% | MURPHYSLAW If it can fail, it will (7,3) | (10) | The Guardian Quick | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 3% | TRIES Attempts | (5) | USA Today | Oct 26, 2025 |
| 3% | EXHORT Advise or attempt to persuade strongly | (6) | The Times Concise | Oct 25, 2025 |
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