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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Come up a second short . 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LOSE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LOSE Come up a second short | (4) | ||
| 4% | NEXT Coming up | (4) | LA Times Daily | Jan 22, 2026 |
| 4% | ARISE Come up | (5) | Commuter | Dec 8, 2025 |
| 4% | LOSES Comes up short | (5) | LA Times Daily | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 3% | RUNNERSUP Purer nuns shocked people coming second (7-2) | (9) | The Sun Two Speed | Jan 23, 2026 |
| 3% | LETMESEE "I'll try to come up with something" | (8) | USA Today | Jan 22, 2026 |
| 3% | MIMOSA US drink - intend coming back to consume seconds (6) | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Jan 22, 2026 |
| 3% | BRAIN Organ that comes up with ideas | (5) | ||
| 3% | KNEEDEEP Coming up to the top of your wellies! (4-4) | (8) | Puzzler | Jan 14, 2026 |
| 3% | BEST Second to none | (4) | Commuter | Jan 13, 2026 |
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