Crossword Genius

Get held back

Ross

I believe the answer is:

flunk

(Other definitions for flunk that I've seen before include "Fail (an exam, say)" , "Fail to get a passing grade" , "Fail an exam (in the US)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.