What is the answer to "Failure to be" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Failure to be" is NONEXISTENCE (12 letters).

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Failure to be WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the August 20, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Failure to be” from the Wall Street Journal Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

NONEXISTENCE

12 letters · Across · last seen August 20, 2026

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