Unexpected event or mishap (8) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Unexpected event or mishap (8) . 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ACCIDENT.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ACCIDENT Unexpected event or mishap (8) (8)
8% NOTDUE Unexpected (6) Newsday Dec 6, 2025
8% SURPRISE Unexpected event (8) (8) Puzzler Oct 15, 2025
7% GODSEND Unexpected boon (7) (7) Puzzler Jan 16, 2026
7% SPILL Liquid mishap (5) USA Today Jan 13, 2026
7% DARKHORSE Unexpected winner (9) USA Today Jan 6, 2026
7% AFFAIR Event (6) USA Today Dec 30, 2025
7% SNAGS Unexpected problems (5) Commuter Dec 25, 2025
7% UPSET Unexpected loss (5) USA Today Dec 13, 2025
7% TWISTS Unexpected endings (6) New York Times Dec 7, 2025
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