Here's what we know about the crossword clue "Fails to", last seen in the Premier Sunday Crossword puzzle on August 9, 2020. Our database holds 14 possible answers, with DOESNOT (7 letters) topping the list at 99% confidence. This ranking reflects real data from crossword puzzles published across multiple sources.
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14 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DOESNOT
Fails to
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 9, 2020
99%
DOESNOT
Fails to
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 9, 2020
99%
DOESNT
Fails to
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2020
99%
DOESNT
Fails to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2020
50%
TEARDUCT
Channel that rarely fails to make one cry
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
50%
TEARDUCT
Channel that rarely fails to make one cry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
50%
ELSE
"If all __ fails ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
50%
ELSE
"If all __ fails ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
50%
THEYANKS
Completely fails (... letters 2-4)
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 23, 2025
50%
THEYANKS
Completely fails (... letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2025
50%
BAITANDSWITCH
Tactic that fails to deliver the goods
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2025
50%
BAITANDSWITCH
Tactic that fails to deliver the goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2025
50%
SERVERERROR
HTTP 500: Knight fails to tip waitstaff at banquet
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2024
50%
SERVERERROR
HTTP 500: Knight fails to tip waitstaff at banquet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2024
50%
GATEWAYTIMEOUT
HTTP 504: Knight fails to return to castle before portcullis closes for curfew
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2024
50%
GATEWAYTIMEOUT
HTTP 504: Knight fails to return to castle before portcullis closes for curfew
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2024
50%
BARELYMAKESATRIDENT
Nearly fails Poseidon’s shop class?
(19)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2023
50%
BARELYMAKESATRIDENT
Nearly fails Poseidon’s shop class?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2023
50%
INAPINCH
If all else fails
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2023
50%
INAPINCH
If all else fails
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2023
50%
BACKTHEWRONGHORSE
Support one who ultimately fails
(17)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 30, 2023
50%
BACKTHEWRONGHORSE
Support one who ultimately fails
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 30, 2023
50%
DEBACLES
Epic fails
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2023
50%
DEBACLES
Epic fails
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2023
50%
ABSENTEE
One who fails to show up
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 2, 2021
50%
ABSENTEE
One who fails to show up
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 2, 2021
50%
IFORGET
"My memory fails me"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2018
50%
IFORGET
"My memory fails me"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Fails to" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 14 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DOESNOT (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Fails to"?
The best answer for "Fails to" is DOESNOT with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include DOESNT (6 letters).
Where has "Fails to" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Premier Sunday Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Premier Sunday Crossword on August 9, 2020.