"The cautious seldom ___" (quote attributed to Confucius) Crossword Clue

• Blunder

  New York Times · Thursday, September 24, 2026 · 3 letters

• Drop the ball

  New York Times · Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · 3 letters

• Slip

  New York Times · Friday, August 14, 2026 · 3 letters

• Pronounce "aisle" as it's spelled, e.g.

  New York Times · Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 3 letters

• Goof

  New York Times · Wednesday, July 8, 2026 · 3 letters

• Do wrong

  New York Times · Sunday, June 21, 2026 · 3 letters

• Make a boo-boo

  New York Times · Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 3 letters

• Use salt instead of sugar, say

  New York Times · Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · 3 letters

• Mess up

  New York Times · Sunday, April 5, 2026 · 3 letters

• Carry the ball in volleyball, e.g.

  New York Times · Thursday, March 12, 2026 · 3 letters

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