Retiring perhaps as exam failed first time is a shocker! Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TASER Retiring perhaps as exam failed first time is a shocker! (5) The Times Cryptic Oct 13, 2023
5% INITIAL First sign, perhaps (7) The Telegraph Toughie Apr 2, 2026
5% TESTS Exams (5) The Telegraph Plusword Mar 30, 2026
5% TEST First-rate student welcomes exam (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 24, 2026
5% CRAM Study the night before an exam, perhaps (4) USA Today Feb 28, 2026
5% AGAIN Not for the first time (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 23, 2026
5% BOOBOO Shocker after shocker in error (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 16, 2026
5% EATSIT Fails big-time (6) LA Times Daily Jan 13, 2026
4% OMIT Fail to note (4) Wall Street Journal Mar 31, 2026
4% FLOP Failed film (4) LA Times Daily Mar 31, 2026

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