Crossword clue

“Doesn't succeed”

This clue appeared as 63-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
FLOPS
Letters5
Starts withF
Ends withS
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 5, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Doesn't succeed” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 5, 2026 as 63-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with F and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Doesn't succeed” clue?+

The answer is FLOPS (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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