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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?"