It's a disappointment when dirt won't do so
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WASHOUT
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The clue “It's a disappointment when dirt won't do so” has appeared 2 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Evening Standard crossword on May 19, 2026, where the answer was WASHOUT.
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