Go broke is a term used to describe a situation in which someone has spent all of their money and is unable to pay their bills or debts. The crossword solutions for this term are BUST (4 letters), FAIL (4 letters), and TAPOUT (6 letters). BUST is a slang term meaning to go bankrupt or to be completely ruined financially. FAIL is a verb meaning to not succeed or to not reach a desired goal. TAPOUT is a slang term meaning to give up or to surrender, usually in the context of financial ruin.