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Fail to answer question but get through (4)

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I believe the answer is:

pass

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I believe this clue is a quadruple definition!!

'fail' is the first definition.
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'to answer' is the second definition.
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'question' is the third definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'but' acts as a link.

'get through' is the fourth definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

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(Other definitions for pass that I've seen before include "beats me" , "Narrow route through high mountain, like the Khyber" , "pointless bid" , "Blow over" , "At Wembley, no shot" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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