Fleeting success Crossword Clue
13 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, November 4, 2003 · 20-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, November 4, 2003.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 4, 2003 · 20-Across · 13 letters
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What does this clue mean?
someone who enjoys transient success but then fails
noun
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