Fall short of crossword clue
Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with M and has 4 letters.
MISS — the 4-letter solution to “Fall short of”, entered at 1 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for July 21, 2022.
About this clue
“Fall short of” appeared as 1 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on July 21, 2022, and the answer is 4 letters long. We have tracked this clue 5 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on May 28, 2025.
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What is the answer to “Fall short of”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, July 21, 2022, the answer to “Fall short of” is MISS — 4 letters, entered at 1 Down.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Fall short of” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been MISS, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 4 letters and starts with M.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.