What is the answer to ""Better luck __ time""?

The most common answer is NEXT. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2022, and first appeared in 2008.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

“Better luck __ time” Crossword Clue Answer

Need help with "Better luck __ time"? This clue showed up in the September 18, 2025 USA Today puzzle. The answer has 4 letters.

"Better luck __ time" Crossword Answer

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"Better luck __ time" Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to ""Better luck __ time"" crossword clue?

The answer to the ""Better luck __ time"" crossword clue is NEXT. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the USA Today puzzle.

Which crossword used ""Better luck __ time"" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the USA Today puzzle on September 18, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of NEXT?

The word NEXT means: at the time or occasion immediately following. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue ""Better luck __ time"".