Comes up short, say Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, May 24, 2017 · 42-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between March 2010 and May 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 24, 2017 · 42-Across · 5 letters
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