| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| DIED | Failed | |
| UNSUCCESSFUL | Failed | |
| TANKED | Failed utterly | |
| ABORTIVE | Failed (attempt) | |
| DIDNT | Failed to | |
| LOSER | Failed candidate | |
| FLOPPED | Failed miserably | |
| MISSED | Failed to catch | |
| DISSATISFIED | Failed to please | |
| FLUNKED | Failed a test | |
| LOST | Failed to win | |
| BELLY FLOP | Failed dive into water | |
| BELLYFLOP | Failed dive into water | |
| LOST OUT | Failed when lots moved away | |
| SOFA | Also failed to cover settee | |
| TROPICS | Its crop failed in warmer latitudes | |
| BREATHALYSERS | Roadside tests failed by last shearer | |
| OPPOSED | Cop failed to start, sat hostile | |
| FOUNDERED | Failed to establish relocation of deer | |
| REREAD | Reader failed to study material again | |
| RECLUSE | Loner left inside in failed rescue | |
| DISSAPOINTED | Poorly painted iPods failed to meet expectations | |
| DISAPPOINTED | Poorly painted iPods failed to meet expectations | |
| NONPROFICIENT | One who has failed to become proficient. | |
| LOSTCOUNT | Failed to keep accurate record of missing peer | |