Fails to crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with D and has 6 letters.

DOESNT

DOESNT — the 6-letter solution to “Fails to”, entered at 30 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for February 20, 2026.

About this clue

“Fails to” appeared as 30 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on February 20, 2026, and the answer is 6 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
6
Position
30 Down
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Fails to”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, February 20, 2026, the answer to “Fails to” is DOESNT — 6 letters, entered at 30 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Fails to” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been DOESNT, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 6 letters and starts with D.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.