"When all ___ fails, read the directions" Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ELSE "When all ____ fails, read the directions" (4) USA Today Nov 19, 2015
6% SAGA Story is great fun when read backwards (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Aug 1, 2026
6% BORE Fail to engage (4) New York Times Jul 2, 2026
6% ARENOT Fail to be (6) Newsday Jun 19, 2026
6% BACKFIRED Failed when defensive player sacked (9) (9) Puzzler Cryptic Jun 4, 2026
5% ENE Compass reading (3) Newsday Jul 30, 2026
5% STEER Direct a car (5) Newsday Jul 29, 2026
5% EXPLICIT Direct (8) (8) The Guardian Quick Jul 28, 2026
5% ATEIT Failed in grand fashion (5) Universal Jul 27, 2026
5% HOUR Clock reading (4) Thomas Joseph Jul 25, 2026

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