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20 answers for: (Of a plan or action) had the opposite of the desi...
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BACKFIRED(Of a plan or action) had the opposite of the desired effect (9)
PURSUANCECarrying out (of a plan or action) (9)
COUNTERPRODUCTIVE
Having the opposite of the desired effect
FREIGHTSoldiers going into action had the goods (7)
AUTHORBeginner or originator of a plan or idea (6)
LEEWAYWhat is the sideways drift of a ship from windward of the desired course? (6)
BACKFIREHave the reverse of the desired or expected effect (8)
ITINERARYFrom the Latin for "journey, road", a plan or record of a trip or voyage; or, a guidebook for travellers (9)
DEATHRATEThe opposite of the cost of living? (5-4)
LATERISERRetailers proved the opposite of the early bird (4,5)
FALLSFLATDrops uniform, as it doesn't deliver the desired effect (5,4)
CONTRIVESCon uses rivets and brings about the desired effect
GLISSANDOSlid on a G string, initiating desired effect (9)
CONSTRUCTPut together following a plan or diagram (9)
EFFECTUALProducing a desired effect (9)
IRONICOf the use of words to express the opposite of the literal meaning (6)
OPERATIVEWorker producing desired effect
ANTITHESISIt's the opposite of the little sister following the auntie, say (10)
CATCHPHRASEPopular expression ... or what the opposite of the answer to each starred clue is?
COMESOFFHas the desired effect when the rider takes a tumble (5,3)