Crossword clue
“Falls short, say”
This clue appeared as 39-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
LOSESLetters5
Starts withL
Ends withS
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Falls short, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 9, 2025 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with S.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for August 9, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
More clues from this puzzle
FAQ
What is the answer to the “Falls short, say” clue?+
The answer is LOSES (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 9, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on August 9, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for August 9, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.