Off the mark Crossword Clue

(adverb)

1. away from the right path or direction
2. far from the intended target

(noun)

1. something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal
2. the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember
3. a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
4. an indication of damage
5. a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
6. the shortest of the four Gospels in the New Testament
7. a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
8. a symbol of disgrace or infamy
9. a visible indication made on a surface
10. a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)
11. a reference point to shoot at
12. a distinguishing symbol
13. a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
14. Apostle and companion of Saint Peter; assumed to be the author of the second Gospel
15. formerly the basic unit of money in Germany

(verb)

1. insert punctuation marks into
2. make or leave a mark on
3. celebrate by some ceremony or observation
4. be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
5. assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation
6. put a check mark on or near or next to
7. remove from a list
8. designate as if by a mark
9. make underscoring marks
10. establish as the highest level or best performance
11. make small marks into the surface of
12. mark with a scar
13. attach a tag or label to
14. notice or perceive
15. to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful