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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Big actor falling short -- that is what you need for a sad movie 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HANKIE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HANKIE Big actor falling short -- that is what you need for a sad movie | (6) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Sep 26, 2015 |
| 6% | DNA What makes you "you," for short | (3) | New York Times Midi | Apr 2, 2026 |
| 5% | MIL Big money, for short | (3) | Newsday | Apr 12, 2026 |
| 5% | ELSE "What ___ you got?" | (4) | New York Times Midi | Apr 11, 2026 |
| 5% | OBSOLESCENCE State of falling out of use or need | (12) | The Times Concise | Apr 10, 2026 |
| 5% | COP Catch Christian falling short | (3) | The Telegraph Toughie | Apr 9, 2026 |
| 5% | DEMONSTRATOR Sad tormentor needs to change, one protests | (12) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Apr 8, 2026 |
| 5% | NOLA The Big Easy, for short | (4) | Commuter | Apr 7, 2026 |
| 5% | EYELID What you blink with | (6) | New York Times | Apr 7, 2026 |
| 5% | INNIT Pub exactly what's needed, don't you think? | (5) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Apr 3, 2026 |
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