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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 |
| 91% | FEAR Be afraid of | (4) | Newsday | Nov 3, 2025 |
| 87% | TAXGAP IRS' compliance shortfall | (6) | Newsday | Sep 5, 2025 |
| 83% | ASHEN Visibly afraid | (5) | New York Times | Oct 15, 2025 |
| 83% | DREAD Be afraid of | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Aug 10, 2025 |
| 79% | ARE "___ You Afraid of the Dark?" | (3) | TV | Nov 2, 2025 |
| 79% | TIME Be afraid! (sing.) | (4) | The Times O Tempora | Sep 27, 2025 |
| 79% | FEARED Was afraid of (6) | (6) | The Sun Mini | Sep 13, 2025 |
| 75% | MASTER "M" of MBA | (6) | ||
| 75% | MEAN The "M" of GMT | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 26, 2025 |
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