What does the cryptic crossword clue "Classmate ultimately failing to pass (6)" mean?

The definition is "pass". The wordplay uses charade, parts. E (last letter of "Classmate") + LAPSE (synonym of "failing") [last letter: "ultimately"]; definition: "pass" The answer is ELAPSE.

Classmate ultimately failing to pass (6)

Times Cryptic #28572 | 18 Across | 2023-04-08 flower

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