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
GESTUREGesticulate
NETCORDWimbledon etc ordinarily entertaining tennis supporter
PUNSTERFull-groan person?
YESITIS"Indeed!"
FLAUTASMexican dish with fried tortillas
TAPROOTPart of dandelion? Too right, Pat, it goes upwards (7)
CARRIONPutrefying flesh
MEDIATEIntercede
GREASEDSince feeding insatiable hunger, ready to swim the Channel?
PATREONMembership platform for content creators
KUBRICK"Barry Lyndon" director
CALDERADepression formed by a volcano's collapse
ATLARGEOn the loose
GASLINECertain stove conduit
Every appearance of FAILING (6)
Click to expand · newest first
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