Dminus

10 clues
Near-failure
Just passing
Barely passing
Near-failing grade
It's in the low 60s
Mark in the low 60s
Mark for Peppermint Patty
Passing grade, but barely
It's usually barely passing
Grade that's passing, but not by much
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