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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Excessive outlay unfortunately proves downfall last seen in Times 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is OVERSPEND.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | OVERSPEND Excessive outlay unfortunately proves downfall | (9) | The Times Cryptic | May 15, 2017 |
| 2% | TOO Excessively | (3) | Newsday | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 2% | WRETCH An unfortunate | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 3, 2026 |
| 2% | ALAS "Unfortunately ..." | (4) | Universal | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 2% | ALIBI Story that may prove innocence | (5) | Universal | Jan 1, 2026 |
| 2% | OVERINDULGENT Excessive in the consumption of food and drink | (13) | The Times Concise | Dec 25, 2025 |
| 2% | MISHAP Unfortunate accident | (6) | New York Times | Dec 23, 2025 |
| 2% | SATE Fill to excess | (4) | LA Times Mini | Dec 20, 2025 |
| 2% | SURPLUS Excess | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 18, 2025 |
| 2% | SIMPLISTIC Excessively straightforward, lacking nuance | (10) | The Times Concise | Dec 18, 2025 |
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