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Fail to reach a target

Last seen in Universal Crossword October 8, 2022 Answers

The Universal Crossword crossword published on October 8, 2022 contains the clue "Fail to reach a target". According to our crossword solution database, there are 139 possible answers. COMEUPSHORT (11 letters) is the frontrunner at 99% confidence. We've listed every potential solution below, ranked from most to least likely.

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139 Other Potential Answers

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COMEUPSHORT
Fail to reach a target
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2022
5%
ENGINE
Tuneup target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
5%
LASH
Mascara target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
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NEAR
Within reach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
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PEAR
Cruelty-free target of poaching
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
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RIP
Mender's target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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ODOR
Baking soda target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
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ACL
Knee surgery target, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
5%
FLU
Seasonal vaccine target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
GERM
Lysol target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
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ELM
Bark beetle target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
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ETAT
Coup target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
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USER
App ad target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
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PUCK
Senators target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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MOE
Barkeeper who is a frequent target of Bart's prank calls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
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DATA
Mining target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
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SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
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GOAL
Striker's target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
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IRA
401(k) rollover target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
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REF
"What game are you watching!?" target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
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LIP
Gloss target
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
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KNOT
Comb target
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
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NAIL
Polish target
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
5%
SCALP
Dry shampoo target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
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NOSE
Pore strip target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
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EACHTIME
Without fail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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ROADRUNNER
Wile E. Coyote's target
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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DESERTISLE
Key that's hard to reach?
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
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CORE
Pilates target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
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SAND
Zen garden rake target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
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POLIO
Sabin vaccine target
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
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DRYEYE
Visine target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
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CLAYPIGEON
Trapshooting target
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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RASH
Hydrocortisone cream target
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
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ELK
Animal whose antlers can reach four feet above its head
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
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ACHE
Aleve target
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
5%
SCROLLBAR
Mouse target on a browser window
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
5%
WELT
Antihistamine target, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
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UVRAY
Sunscreen target, informally
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
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EPIC
__ fail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
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TOMB
Lara Croft target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
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SPAM
Filter target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
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PEC
Burpee target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
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KNEE
Reflex test target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
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PIN
Bowler's target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
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PORE
Toner target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
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LOGO
Target's target, for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
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MORALE
Booster target, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
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SPILL
Mop target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
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SKEE
__-Ball: target game in arcades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
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ICON
Double click target
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
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ACNE
Clearasil target
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
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PEST
Exterminator's target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
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CORNEA
LASIK target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
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NAUSEA
Dramamine target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
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UNPAIDBILL
Debt collector's target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
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SLUM
Urban renewal target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
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MOISTURE
Silica gel packet target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
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EXAM
Prep course target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
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HOOP
Basketball target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
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PINGING
Trying to reach, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
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ADHD
Focalin target, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
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CANTWIN
Sure to fail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
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SAP
Scammer's target
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
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LOSE
Allow blocks to reach the top in "Tetris," e.g.
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
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ROBOT
Captcha target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
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BURN
Aloe target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
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PHOBIA
Exposure therapy target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
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GLUTE
Squat target, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
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SOCIAL
Phishing target, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
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BRASTRAP
Fashion tape target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
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PTSD
EMDR target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
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TANTALUS
He was tormented with food and water that were just out of reach
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
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TYPO
Editor's target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2025
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SOOT
Chimney sweep's target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2025
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GUT
Probiotic target
Universal Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
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ITCH
Hydrocortisone cream target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2025
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DUST
Dry mop target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2025
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WETINK
Blotter target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2025
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EVILSPIRIT
Exorcist's target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2025
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YARD
Mower's target
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2025
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STEM
Cherry picker's target
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2025
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PAIN
Aspirin target
Universal Crossword · May 6, 2025
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HOLE
Golf target
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
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FLEA
Pet collar target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
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FOOLSERRAND
Task guaranteed to fail
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 1, 2025
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HAIR
Brush target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2025
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IMISSED
"That one didn't hit the target"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2025
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ONEPIN
Bowler’s closest target
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 25, 2025
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AIMED
Picked a target
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 25, 2025
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WOMB
Sonogram target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
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PAR
Mini-golf target
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
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SSN
Data breach fig.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
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DEE
Near-failing grade
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
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UTERI
Ultrasound targets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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TEARDUCT
Channel that rarely fails to make one cry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
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INNERSABOTEUR
Psychological cause of personal failure, or a feature of 19-, 24-, 38-, and 45-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
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LEAK
Security breach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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LOSERS
Total failures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
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STYES
Warm compress targets
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
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ELSE
"If all __ fails ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
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PECS
Chest day targets, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
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TOES
Pedicure targets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
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RUTHNEGGA
Tulip O'Hare portrayer in "Preacher"
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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MASSCOMMUNICATION
Degree in preaching?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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LEGPRESS
Exercise that targets quads and glutes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
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LATS
Pullup targets, for short
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
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TVS
Remote targets?
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
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ODORS
Baking soda targets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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OUTLETS
Freelancer's targets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
SINGIT
"Preach!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
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LECTERN
Preacher's stand
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
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GROIN
Spot targeted by butterfly stretches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
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ARMPITS
Tickling targets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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SERPENTS
Treacherous snakes
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
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BOMBS
Complete failures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
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FLEAS
Pet collar targets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
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RIPPLED
Had far-reaching effects
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
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SCAMS
Treacherous schemes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
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SKEET
Olympic sport with clay targets
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
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AMEN
"Preach!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
1%
LAWNS
Mower targets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
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BICEPS
Curl targets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
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ACHES
Advil targets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
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DOOMS
Condemns to failure
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
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ETHICSVIOLATION
Moral breach (... first letter + the last 6 letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
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CUTICLES
Manicure targets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
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RIDEORDIE
Unfailingly loyal friend
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
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ABS
Crunch targets
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
1%
NONOS
Breaches of "spoiler etiquette," e.g.
Universal Crossword · Aug 20, 2025
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KINGPINS
*Bowler's targets
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
1%
TRIS
Dip targets, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
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SINKORSWIM
Stark choice between success and failure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
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THEYANKS
Completely fails (... letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2025
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OFFLINE
Unable to be reached, in a way
Universal Crossword · May 22, 2025
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REDO
What a merciful teacher may offer a student who failed a test
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
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SAPS
Easy targets
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
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CORES
Crunch targets
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2025

Clues for Universal Crossword on October 8, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "Fail to reach a target" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 139 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is COMEUPSHORT (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "Fail to reach a target"?
The best answer for "Fail to reach a target" is COMEUPSHORT with 11 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Fail to reach a target" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database. It has been featured in Universal Crossword. It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on October 8, 2022.
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