Total dud Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Thursday, May 18, 2023 · 1-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, May 18, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 18, 2023 · 1-Across · 4 letters
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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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