Champion after bronze, failing Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Champion after bronze, failing" corresponds to the answer "TANKING" for today's crossword.

Here's why this clue fits the answer:

1. Bronze: In sporting events, bronze medals are awarded to the third-place finisher.
2. Champion: A champion is someone who achieves first place or victory.
3. Failing: The term "failing" indicates a decline or lack of success.

When we combine these elements together, we find that "Champion after bronze, failing" hints at a situation where a team or individual who was previously successful (champion after bronze) is now deliberately performing poorly or losing games (failing). This strategy, often seen in sports leagues to improve draft position, is known as "TANKING." The answer "TANKING" perfectly encapsulates the concept of intentionally performing poorly to gain future advantages, making it a fitting solution for this crossword clue.

 The Crossword clue "Champion after bronze, failing" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	12 December 2017	TANKING