Search Answers
Search Crossword Answers
Was inadequate as an air gunner and fell short as a pilot Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Was inadequate as an air gunner and fell short as a pilot 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is UNDERSHOT.
Today's Mini Crossword
Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall. Love the NYT Mini? You'll like our free daily Mini Crossword. Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.
Crossword Answer For Was inadequate as an air gunner and fell short as a pilot:
You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.
40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | UNDERSHOT Was inadequate as an air gunner and fell short as a pilot | (9) | The Telegraph Cryptic | May 22, 2017 |
| 3% | MEAGER Inadequate | (6) | Commuter | Dec 15, 2025 |
| 2% | ETA Pilot's guess: Abbr. | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Feb 20, 2026 |
| 2% | RAPID Fleet gunners drop back | (5) | The Times Cryptic | Feb 16, 2026 |
| 2% | TURRET Rotating structure occupied by a gunner in a tank | (6) | The Times Concise | Feb 14, 2026 |
| 2% | STEER Pilot a sailboat | (5) | Commuter | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 2% | SAD Inadequate, as an excuse | (3) | ||
| 2% | YEAGER Test pilot Chuck | (6) | Thomas Joseph | Feb 11, 2026 |
| 2% | LAME Inadequate, as an excuse | (4) | Newsday | Feb 10, 2026 |
| 2% | HONDA Pilot on the road, say | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Feb 10, 2026 |
Last appeared together with the following clues in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle
Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles
Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide
We found 40 solutions for Was inadequate as an air gunner and fell short as a pilot. The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is UNDERSHOT.
With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.
With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Was inadequate as an air gunner and fell short as a pilot.