Bombs Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, December 30, 2017 · 28-Across
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between August 1999 and December 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 30, 2017 · 28-Across · 5 letters
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fail to get a passing grade; "She studied hard but failed nevertheless"; "Did I fail the test?"
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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