Spectacular failure Crossword Clue

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Spectacular failure Crossword Answer

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HOTMESS

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FIASCO

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

SPECTACULAR (adjective)
1. sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
2. having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
SPECTACULAR (noun)
1. a lavishly produced performance
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

Hint 2: Other Answers Used in the Past

HOTMESS
(7 letters)
FIASCO
(6 letters)

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