“Fails in a big way”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Fails in a big way”, last seen on June 25, 2026.

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T???S

A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

TANKS

The answer to “Fails in a big way” is TANKS

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PublishedJun 25, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Fails in a big way” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, June 25, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TANKS — a 5-letter word that begins with T and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 4 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Fails in a big way”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Fails in a big way” is TANKS — a 5-letter across entry from the June 25, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

TANKS has 5 letters — 1 vowel and 4 consonants.

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