Crossword answer
FAILING
7 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 6 appearances · Last seen Daily Express, June 14, 2026
Letter pattern
FAILING
Clues that lead to FAILING
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Defect7Daily ExpressJun 14, 2026
Not passing because of a defect7Evening StandardMar 6, 2026
About FAILING in crosswords
FAILING is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 6 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Defect” in the Daily Express crossword on June 14, 2026.
Other 7-letter answers
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HASTENSPicks up the pace
LEFTISTPink paper is tucked inside permit, red (7)
ENDUSERAfter embroidering, sender wraps uniform for purchaser (3,4)
ALIASESFake names
GRAPHICVividly descriptive – chip rag (anag) (7)
HARSHERLess gentle
CADAVERBody
FLORISTFlower seller (7)
SEAFOODScallops, shrimp, etc.
GAMELANMatch tactics having quietly ignored SE Asian players
CELSIUSFahrenheit alternative
BARCODEMachine-readable stripes – how to behave in a pub? (7)
REVEREDRespected
Every appearance of FAILING (6)
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Jun 14, 2026
Defect · Daily Express · 21 Across
Mar 6, 2026
Not passing because of a defect · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Jan 24, 2026
Defect · The Independent · 12 Down
Aug 21, 2025
Defect · Evening Standard · 7 Down
Feb 26, 2021
Not passing because of a defect · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Dec 25, 2019
Defect · Evening Standard · 7 Down