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Fall behind Crossword Clue

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Crossword clue last updated: 27/06/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning
hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
Hint 2: Synonyms
OWE, LAG, DIP
Hint 3: Best answers
OWE, LAG, DROPBACK

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Best answers for Fall behind

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All 138 answers for Fall behind

Fall behind with 3 letters (5)

AnswerLetters
OWE3
LAG3
DIP3
LIT3
PIN3

Fall behind with 4 letters (14)

AnswerLetters
CAME4
COME4
DIPS4
DROP4
DUSK4
FELL4
FLOW4
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HANG4
HUNG4
LAGS4
LOSE4
LOST4
PASS4
PINS4

Fall behind with 5 letters (12)

AnswerLetters
COMES5
DROPS5
DUSKS5
FALLS5
FLOWS5
GLOAM5
HANGS5
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LIGHT5
LOSES5
SHINE5
SHONE5
SPILL5

Fall behind with 10 letters (10)

AnswerLetters
CREPUSCLES10
CREPUSCULE10
DECLENSION10
DECREASING10
DESCENDING10
DIMINISHED10
DIMINISHES10
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DOWNSLOPES10
NIGHTFALLS10
SURRENDERS10

Fall behind with 11 letters (6)

AnswerLetters
CREPUSCULES11
DECLENSIONS11
DECLINATION11
DECLIVITIES11
DIMINISHING11
PRECIPITATE11

Fall behind with 12 letters (4)

AnswerLetters
CAPITULATION12
DECLINATIONS12
PRECIPITATED12
PRECIPITATES12

Fall behind with 13 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
CAPITULATIONS13
PRECIPITATING13

Synonyms for Fall behind

We found 136 synonyms.

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What's the best solution for Fall behind?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Fall behind is OWE. Other possible answers include LAG, DROPBACK, accrue, accrued, accrues, accruing, autumn, autumns, among others.

How many solutions are there for Fall behind?

We have found 138 possible answers for the crossword clue Fall behind.

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What is another word for Fall behind?

We list 136 synonyms related to Fall behind. Common alternatives include DIP, LAG, LIT, PIN.

Which crosswords feature clues like Fall behind?

Clues like Fall behind often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Mail on Sunday, Metro, The Sunday Telegraph, The Daily Telegraph Toughie, Daily Mail Quick, among others.


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