What does the cryptic crossword clue "Failure at table to avoid row becoming audible (6)" mean?

The definition is "Failure at table". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Sounds like [becoming audible] “miss queue” (avoid row). ‘Table’ as in billiards, snooker, pool etc. The answer is MISCUE.

Failure at table to avoid row becoming audible (6)

Times Cryptic #28310 | 21 Down | 2022-06-07 flower

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