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A shortfall, I'm afraid Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue A shortfall, I'm afraid last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ALACK.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ALACK A shortfall, I'm afraid | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Dec 1, 2019 |
| 91% | TAXGAP IRS' compliance shortfall | (6) | Newsday | Sep 5, 2025 |
| 91% | DREAD Be afraid of | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Aug 10, 2025 |
| 83% | FEARED Was afraid of (6) | (6) | The Sun Mini | Sep 13, 2025 |
| 83% | ALAS "I'm afraid ..." | (4) | New York Times | Aug 30, 2025 |
| 83% | DARENOT Be afraid to | (7) | New York Times | Jun 18, 2025 |
| 83% | FEARS Is afraid | (5) | The Telegraph Mini | Jun 13, 2025 |
| 79% | PARANOIA "Beau Is Afraid" theme | (8) | LA Times Daily | Aug 23, 2025 |
| 79% | REDS Some M&M's | (4) | LA Times Daily | Jul 20, 2025 |
| 75% | MOTOR The "M" of MND | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Sep 13, 2025 |
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