The Clue
Fizzles, big time (5 letter answer)
The Answer
BOMBS
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Notes
The answer BOMBS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
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Definition
BOMB as a noun:
1. an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
2. (bomb calorimeter, bomb) = strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion
3. (turkey, bomb, dud) = an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual; "the first experiment was a real turkey"; "the meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned"
BOMB as a verb:
1. (bombard, bomb) = throw bombs at or attack with bombs; "The Americans bombed Dresden"
2. (fail, flunk, bomb, flush it) = fail to get a passing grade; "She studied hard but failed nevertheless"; "Did I fail the test?"