Fall short Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 43-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between January 1998 and June 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 11, 2026 · 43-Down · 4 letters
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fall short in what is expected; "She failed in her obligations as a good daughter-in-law"; "We must not fail his obligation to the victims of the Holocaust"
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