Drop the ball Crossword Clue

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Drop the ball Crossword Answer

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SLIPUP

(6 letters)

BLOWIT

(6 letters)

FLUB

(4 letters)

FAIL

(4 letters)

EII

(3 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. wander from a direct course or at random
2. to make a mistake or be incorrect

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BALL (noun)
1. a lavish dance requiring formal attire
2. United States comedienne best known as the star of a popular television program (1911-1989)
BALL (verb)
1. form into a ball by winding or rolling
DROP (noun)
1. a shape that is spherical and small
2. a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity
DROP (verb)
1. remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave
2. grow worse

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SLIPUP
(6 letters)
BLOWIT
(6 letters)
FLUB
(4 letters)
FAIL
(4 letters)
EII
(3 letters)

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