Sort of mistake that could make one late Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Sort of mistake that could make one late . 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 FATAL.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FATAL Sort of mistake that could make one late (5)
3% SLIPUP Schoolkids about to make mistakes (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Feb 5, 2026
3% ERRS Makes a mistake (4) New York Times Mini Feb 3, 2026
3% ERRORS Mistakes (6) Newsday Feb 3, 2026
3% ODDMANOUT This could be amount one rejected? (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 3, 2026
3% ERROR Mistake (5) USA Today Jan 27, 2026
3% NEGLIGEE It might make you pretty late (8) Wall Street Journal Jan 24, 2026
3% FEE Late ___ (3) New York Times Jan 22, 2026
3% ERR Make a mistake (3) The Telegraph Mini Jan 21, 2026
3% UNITE Make one (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 20, 2026
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