Lead balloon Crossword Clue

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Lead balloon Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
2. an explosion that fails to occur
(adjective)
1. failing to detonate; especially not charged with an active explosive

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BALLOON (verb)
1. become inflated
2. ride in a hot-air balloon
BALLOON (noun)
1. large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
2. small thin inflatable rubber bag with narrow neck
LEAD (verb)
1. be in charge of
2. take somebody somewhere
LEAD (noun)
1. the introductory section of a story
2. a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire

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