Bomb not bursting in air? Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Saturday, October 6, 2007 · 59-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, October 6, 2007.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 6, 2007 · 59-Down · 3 letters
DUD0 of 3 letters revealed
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an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual; "the first experiment was a real turkey"; "the meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned"
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