Need help with Comes up short? This clue showed up in the October 17, 2025 LA Times puzzle. The answer has 5 letters.
Comes up short Crossword Answer
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Comes up short Crossword Clue FAQ
What is the 5-letter answer to "Comes up short" crossword clue?
The answer to the "Comes up short" crossword clue is LOSES. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the LA Times puzzle.
Which crossword used "Comes up short" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the LA Times puzzle on October 17, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.