Answer: founder

AnswerCrossword Clue
FOUNDERCome to grief
FOUNDERGo to the bottom
FOUNDEROriginator.
FOUNDERSink.
FOUNDERCollapse
FOUNDERS
FOUNDERFlop
FOUNDERCollege or company starter
founderto fail completely
founderto fill with water and sink
founderperson who founds an institution
founderto become disabled