Holds back a grade Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, April 1, 2015 · 41-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, April 1, 2015.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 1, 2015 · 41-Down · 5 letters
FAILS0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
fail to get a passing grade; "She studied hard but failed nevertheless"; "Did I fail the test?"
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