Alternative strategy in case the first one fails (4,1) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PLANB Alternative strategy in case the first one fails (4,1) (5)
7% PLAN ___ B (alternative strategy) (4)
6% ELSE "If all -- fails ..." (4) Eugene Sheffer Feb 14, 2026
6% MISS Fail to see (4) Eugene Sheffer Feb 14, 2026
6% ORELSE Alternatively … !!! (6) New York Times Feb 12, 2026
6% EATIT Fail spectacularly (5) New York Times Feb 6, 2026
6% COW Intimidate one in van, caught with cases (3) The Telegraph Toughie Feb 6, 2026
6% PISTOL Failed plot: is one to be shot? (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Feb 2, 2026
6% AMIMISTAKEN "Is it not the case?" (11) Universal Feb 1, 2026
6% SK ____ the goalie (hockey strategy) (2) USA Today Quick Jan 30, 2026
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