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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 |
| 86% | SUEME "I have a good lawyer and I'm not afraid!" | (5) | LA Times Daily | Feb 19, 2026 |
| 86% | FEARED Was afraid of (6) | (6) | Puzzler | Feb 16, 2026 |
| 86% | PHOBIC Irrationally afraid | (6) | Premier Sunday | Feb 15, 2026 |
| 86% | EMS M M M M | (3) | New York Times Mini | Nov 27, 2025 |
| 86% | FEAR Be afraid of | (4) | Newsday | Nov 3, 2025 |
| 82% | FEARFUL Afraid (7) | (7) | Mirror Classic | Dec 10, 2025 |
| 78% | TRADEGAP Shortfall of exports vis-à-vis imports | (8) | New York Times | Feb 16, 2026 |
| 78% | RESPELLED Fixed, as a "m-i-t-s-a-k-e" | (9) | New York Times | Feb 15, 2026 |
| 78% | MOTOR The "M" of D.M.V. | (5) | New York Times Mini | Feb 10, 2026 |
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