Crossword answer
DUD
3 letters · Used for 49 different clues · 224 appearances · Last seen Evening Standard, August 16, 2026
Letter pattern
DUD
Clues that lead to DUD
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Defective3Evening StandardAug 16, 2026
Disappointing firework (3)3The GuardianAug 7, 2026
Squib3Evening StandardJul 19, 2026
Bath bomb that doesn't fizz, say3USA TodayJul 1, 2026
Failure3Evening StandardMay 8, 2026
Total bust3LA TimesMay 5, 2026
Shell that fails to explode (3)3The SunApr 18, 2026
Briefly, dandy is failure (3)3The SunApr 18, 2026
One also raised not to work?3Evening StandardApr 13, 2026
Firework that doesn't go off3NYT MidiMar 21, 2026
Faulty firecracker3NewsdayFeb 22, 2026
Non-working item (inf)3Puzzle PageJan 22, 2026
No end of a dude, he's useless!3Evening StandardJan 10, 2026
It's no good backing a loser!3Evening StandardDec 15, 2025
Disappointing firework3New York TimesNov 9, 2025
Defective firecracker3Daily ThemedNov 2, 2025
Flop3Eugene ShefferOct 29, 2025
Firecracker that fizzles3Daily ThemedOct 8, 2025
Firecracker that fails to crack3Daily ThemedSep 14, 2025
Big bust3New York TimesAug 29, 2025
Of Urdu derivation, it means no good3Evening StandardAug 19, 2025
Disappointing firework (rhymes with "bud")3Daily ThemedJun 22, 2025
Lemon3Eugene ShefferMay 21, 2025
Failed firecracker, say3Daily ThemedApr 5, 2025
Backed up, he's still no good3Evening StandardMar 10, 2025
Counterfeit3Evening StandardDec 17, 2024
Defective firecracker that rhymes with "bud"3Daily ThemedDec 1, 2024
It's no good turning up another time3Evening StandardNov 27, 2024
Failure of stylish chap finishing early3The IndependentAug 14, 2024
A loser anyone can back3Evening StandardMay 20, 2024
Failure (Informal)3The IndependentMar 10, 2024
Either way, it's no good3Evening StandardJan 18, 2024
Firework that failed, say3Daily ThemedJan 13, 2024
Firecracker that bombs?3Daily ThemedNov 9, 2023
Worthless firecracker, say3Daily ThemedNov 4, 2023
Singular clothes, simply no good3Evening StandardJun 14, 2023
He's no good at reversing, either3Evening StandardFeb 24, 2023
A failure up to no good again3Evening StandardFeb 8, 2023
A failure3Evening StandardDec 21, 2022
Defect ive3Evening StandardNov 10, 2022
It's no good being a bit of a dude3Evening StandardJun 15, 2022
It's no good backing one, either!3Evening StandardMay 5, 2022
It's no good either way3Evening StandardMar 21, 2022
Palindromic failure3Daily ThemedFeb 20, 2022
A useless palindrome3Evening StandardOct 4, 2021
Being already bad, is unable to go off!3Evening StandardSep 15, 2021
It's no good stealing a note from a dude3Evening StandardNov 28, 2019
Being stood up doesn't disturb him3Evening StandardJun 13, 2019
Damp squib3Evening StandardJun 14, 2018
About DUD in crosswords
DUD is a 3-letter answer that has appeared 224 times in our database across 49 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Defective” in the Evening Standard crossword on August 16, 2026.
Other 3-letter answers
GABGift of the ___ (ability to talk well)
FEDSupplied by a G-man
CHADim sum brew
REPOne leg press, say
PJSBedtime clothing for kids, for short
SKY"Reach for the ___" (Woody's line in "Toy Story")
STDCriterion: Abbr.
NOGEggy yuletide beverage
ALA___ mode (fashionable): 2 wds.
BOOJeer
ABEHonest politician
GIG___ economy
LESHe gets a bit of shut-eye at "13 Down"
DOCPhysician, for short
Every appearance of DUD (224)
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Aug 16, 2026
Defective · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Aug 7, 2026
Disappointing firework (3) · The Guardian · 1 Across
Jul 29, 2026
Defective · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Jul 19, 2026
Squib · Evening Standard · 19 Down
Jul 17, 2026
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Jul 1, 2026
Bath bomb that doesn't fizz, say · USA Today · 36 Down
Jun 29, 2026
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Jun 19, 2026
Defective · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Jun 13, 2026
Squib · Evening Standard · 16 Across
Jun 4, 2026
Defective · Evening Standard · 10 Across
May 24, 2026
Defective · Evening Standard · 36 Across
May 17, 2026
Defective · Evening Standard · 17 Down
May 8, 2026
Failure · Evening Standard · 25 Down
May 5, 2026
Total bust · LA Times · Down
Apr 18, 2026
Shell that fails to explode (3) · The Sun · 4 Down
Apr 18, 2026
Briefly, dandy is failure (3) · The Sun · 4 Down
Apr 13, 2026
One also raised not to work? · Evening Standard · 16 Down
Apr 6, 2026
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Mar 21, 2026
Firework that doesn't go off · NYT Midi · 4 Across
Feb 22, 2026
Faulty firecracker · Newsday · Across
Jan 22, 2026
Non-working item (inf) · Puzzle Page · 16 Across
Jan 19, 2026
Defective · Evening Standard · 27 Across
Jan 13, 2026
Defective · Evening Standard · 27 Across
Jan 10, 2026
No end of a dude, he's useless! · Evening Standard · 26 Across
Jan 7, 2026
Defective · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Jan 1, 2026
Defective · Evening Standard · 27 Across
Dec 25, 2025
Squib · Evening Standard · 33 Down
Dec 15, 2025
It's no good backing a loser! · Evening Standard · 12 Down
Dec 5, 2025
Defective · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Nov 21, 2025
Defective · Evening Standard · 27 Across
Nov 14, 2025
Defective · Evening Standard · 23 Down
Nov 9, 2025
Disappointing firework · New York Times · 18 Down
Nov 4, 2025
Faulty firecracker · Newsday · Down
Nov 2, 2025
Defective firecracker · Daily Themed · 41 Across
Oct 29, 2025
Flop · Eugene Sheffer · 19 Down
Oct 27, 2025
Defective · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Oct 8, 2025
Firecracker that fizzles · Daily Themed · 58 Across
Oct 3, 2025
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Sep 26, 2025
Defective · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Sep 16, 2025
Defective · Evening Standard · 21 Across
Sep 14, 2025
Firecracker that fails to crack · Daily Themed · 29 Down
Aug 29, 2025
Defective · Evening Standard · 27 Across
Aug 29, 2025
Big bust · New York Times · 34 Across
Aug 19, 2025
Of Urdu derivation, it means no good · Evening Standard · 18 Across
Aug 19, 2025
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Aug 9, 2025
Defective · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Aug 6, 2025
Squib · Evening Standard · 16 Across
Jul 31, 2025
Failure · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Jul 25, 2025
Defective · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Jul 20, 2025
Faulty firecracker · Newsday · Across
Jul 19, 2025
Defective · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Jun 24, 2025
Squib · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Jun 22, 2025
Disappointing firework (rhymes with "bud") · Daily Themed · 20 Across
Jun 8, 2025
Flop · New York Times · 111 Down
May 30, 2025
Failure · Evening Standard · 3 Down
May 21, 2025
Lemon · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Across
May 7, 2025
Flop · Eugene Sheffer · 21 Across
Apr 23, 2025
Lemon · Eugene Sheffer · 12 Across
Apr 21, 2025
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Apr 15, 2025
Defective · Evening Standard · 17 Across
Apr 7, 2025
Defective · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Apr 5, 2025
Failed firecracker, say · Daily Themed · 4 Down
Mar 10, 2025
Backed up, he's still no good · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Feb 10, 2025
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Down
Dec 17, 2024
Counterfeit · Evening Standard · 37 Down
Dec 12, 2024
Flop · Eugene Sheffer · 37 Down
Dec 1, 2024
Defective firecracker that rhymes with "bud" · Daily Themed · 18 Across
Nov 27, 2024
It's no good turning up another time · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Oct 30, 2024
Counterfeit · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Oct 22, 2024
Counterfeit · Evening Standard · 36 Down
Sep 27, 2024
Defective · Evening Standard · 13 Across
Sep 18, 2024
Squib · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Sep 3, 2024
Defective · Evening Standard · 23 Down
Aug 19, 2024
Counterfeit · Evening Standard · 27 Across
Aug 14, 2024
Counterfeit · Evening Standard · 37 Down
Aug 14, 2024
Failure of stylish chap finishing early · The Independent · 2 Down
Jul 15, 2024
Counterfeit · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Jul 5, 2024
Counterfeit · Evening Standard · 32 Down
May 28, 2024
Lemon · Eugene Sheffer · 5 Across
May 20, 2024
A loser anyone can back · Evening Standard · 12 Down
May 3, 2024
Counterfeit · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Apr 29, 2024
Defective · Evening Standard · 23 Down
Mar 10, 2024
Failure (Informal) · The Independent · 5 Down
Feb 9, 2024
Defective · Evening Standard · 27 Across
Jan 23, 2024
Flop · Eugene Sheffer · 25 Down
Jan 18, 2024
Either way, it's no good · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Jan 16, 2024
Counterfeit · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Jan 13, 2024
Firework that failed, say · Daily Themed · 56 Across
Jan 1, 2024
Counterfeit · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Nov 9, 2023
Firecracker that bombs? · Daily Themed · 25 Down
Nov 8, 2023
Counterfeit · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Nov 4, 2023
Worthless firecracker, say · Daily Themed · 2 Down
Sep 26, 2023
Defective · Evening Standard · 27 Across
Sep 12, 2023
Defective · Evening Standard · 27 Across
Aug 9, 2023
Defective · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Aug 8, 2023
Squib · Evening Standard · 4 Down
Jul 22, 2023
Failed firecracker, say · Daily Themed · 20 Down
Jul 18, 2023
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Jun 21, 2023
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Jun 16, 2023
Defective · Evening Standard · 23 Down
Jun 14, 2023
Singular clothes, simply no good · Evening Standard · 21 Down
May 8, 2023
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
May 1, 2023
Defective · Evening Standard · 9 Across
Apr 3, 2023
Defective · Evening Standard · 39 Across
Mar 30, 2023
Lemon · Eugene Sheffer · 26 Across
Mar 30, 2023
Defective · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Mar 16, 2023
Defective · Evening Standard · 29 Across
Mar 14, 2023
Squib · Evening Standard · 15 Across
Feb 27, 2023
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Feb 24, 2023
He's no good at reversing, either · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Feb 22, 2023
Defective · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Feb 8, 2023
A failure up to no good again · Evening Standard · 9 Down
Jan 2, 2023
Flop · Eugene Sheffer · 5 Across
Dec 21, 2022
A failure · Evening Standard · 20 Down
Dec 13, 2022
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Nov 10, 2022
Defect ive · Evening Standard · 23 Down
Nov 3, 2022
Lemon · Eugene Sheffer · 47 Across
Oct 25, 2022
Defective · Evening Standard · 16 Across
Oct 10, 2022
Defective · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Sep 12, 2022
Squib · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Aug 22, 2022
Flop · Eugene Sheffer · 51 Down
Jul 20, 2022
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Jun 15, 2022
It's no good being a bit of a dude · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Jun 7, 2022
Lemon · Eugene Sheffer · 31 Across
May 10, 2022
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
May 5, 2022
It's no good backing one, either! · Evening Standard · 26 Across
Apr 26, 2022
Defective · Evening Standard · 11 Across
Apr 25, 2022
Squib · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Apr 15, 2022
Flop · Eugene Sheffer · 35 Down
Apr 8, 2022
Defective · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Mar 21, 2022
It's no good either way · Evening Standard · 29 Across
Feb 20, 2022
Palindromic failure · Daily Themed · 39 Across
Feb 18, 2022
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Feb 10, 2022
Squib · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Feb 4, 2022
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Dec 24, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Dec 10, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Dec 9, 2021
Lemon · Eugene Sheffer · 16 Down
Nov 26, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 13 Across
Nov 23, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 24 Down
Nov 12, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Nov 4, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Oct 13, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Oct 4, 2021
A useless palindrome · Evening Standard · 35 Across
Oct 4, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Sep 20, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Sep 15, 2021
Being already bad, is unable to go off! · Evening Standard · 9 Down
Sep 15, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Sep 6, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Aug 31, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Aug 23, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Aug 9, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Aug 6, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 19 Across
Jul 6, 2021
Defective firecracker · Daily Themed · 46 Down
Jun 12, 2021
Flop · Eugene Sheffer · 37 Across
Jun 9, 2021
Squib · Evening Standard · 19 Down
Jun 2, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
May 28, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 37 Down
May 19, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
May 14, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 28 Across
Apr 21, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Apr 15, 2021
Squib · Evening Standard · 16 Across
Mar 26, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Mar 10, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Feb 12, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Jan 29, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Jan 14, 2021
One also raised not to work? · Evening Standard · 16 Down
Jan 8, 2021
Defective · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Dec 24, 2020
Defective · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Dec 15, 2020
Defective · Evening Standard · 17 Down
Oct 19, 2020
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Oct 8, 2020
Lemon · Eugene Sheffer · 5 Across
Aug 20, 2020
No end of a dude, he’s useless! · Evening Standard · 26 Across
Jul 20, 2020
Squib · Evening Standard · 33 Down
Jul 15, 2020
It’s no good backing a loser! · Evening Standard · 12 Down
Jul 3, 2020
Defective · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Jun 24, 2020
Defective · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Jun 15, 2020
Defective · Evening Standard · 27 Across
May 21, 2020
Defective · Evening Standard · 24 Across
May 1, 2020
Defective · Evening Standard · 27 Across
Apr 22, 2020
Defective · Evening Standard · 23 Down
Mar 27, 2020
Defective · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Feb 24, 2020
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Feb 13, 2020
Defective · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Jan 30, 2020
Defective · Evening Standard · 21 Across
Jan 6, 2020
Of Urdu derivation, it means no good · Evening Standard · 18 Across
Jan 6, 2020
Defective · Evening Standard · 27 Across
Dec 23, 2019
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Dec 5, 2019
Squib · Evening Standard · 16 Across
Nov 28, 2019
It's no good stealing a note from a dude · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Oct 28, 2019
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Oct 7, 2019
Defective · Evening Standard · 35 Down
Oct 1, 2019
Defective · Evening Standard · 17 Across
Sep 5, 2019
Counterfeit · Evening Standard · 29 Across
Aug 19, 2019
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Jul 22, 2019
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Jun 13, 2019
Being stood up doesn't disturb him · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Jun 13, 2019
Defective · Evening Standard · 29 Across
Jun 13, 2019
Squib · Evening Standard · 22 Down
May 30, 2019
Failure · Evening Standard · 24 Across
May 20, 2019
Defective · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Apr 4, 2019
Squib · Evening Standard · 15 Down
Mar 14, 2019
Squib · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Mar 11, 2019
Failure · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Feb 4, 2019
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Jan 29, 2019
Defective · Evening Standard · 17 Across
Jan 21, 2019
Defective · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Dec 6, 2018
Defective · Evening Standard · 31 Down
Dec 5, 2018
Backed up, he's still no good · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Oct 24, 2018
Counterfeit · Evening Standard · 37 Down
Sep 6, 2018
Counterfeit · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Sep 3, 2018
It's no good turning up another time · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Aug 29, 2018
Counterfeit · Evening Standard · 36 Down
Aug 6, 2018
Defective · Evening Standard · 13 Across
Jul 2, 2018
Counterfeit · Evening Standard · 27 Across
Jun 27, 2018
Counterfeit · Evening Standard · 37 Down
Jun 14, 2018
Damp squib · Evening Standard · 21 Down
May 28, 2018
Counterfeit · Evening Standard · 21 Down
May 18, 2018
Counterfeit · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Mar 30, 2018
He's no good at reversing, either · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Mar 27, 2018
Counterfeit · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Mar 21, 2018
Defective · Evening Standard · 23 Down
Mar 14, 2018
A loser anyone can back · Evening Standard · 12 Down
Jan 12, 2018
Defective · Evening Standard · 27 Across