What is the answer to "Gone wrong, for short?"?

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

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Gone wrong, for short? Crossword Clue Answer

Stuck on Gone wrong, for short?? The answer is 4 letters and was featured in the November 16, 2025 NYT crossword. Get the solution here.

Gone wrong, for short? Crossword Answer

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Gone wrong, for short? Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Gone wrong, for short?" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Gone wrong, for short?" crossword clue is AWOL. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the NYT puzzle.

Which crossword used "Gone wrong, for short?" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the NYT puzzle on November 16, 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 AWOL?

The word AWOL means: one who is away or absent without leave. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Gone wrong, for short?".