Crossword clue
“Humiliating failure”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, June 22, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
FIASCOLetters6
Starts withF
Ends withO
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Humiliating failure” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 22, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with F and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Humiliating failure” clue?+
The answer is FIASCO (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 22, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
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