Jokey comment after a failure Crossword Clue

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Jokey comment after a failure Crossword Answer

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FAILURE (noun)
1. a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
2. inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
COMMENT (verb)
1. provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
2. make or write a comment on
COMMENT (noun)
1. a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people
2. a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

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