What is the answer to "If all ___ fails . . ."?

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

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2012, and first appeared in 2011.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

If all ___ fails . . . Crossword Clue Answer

Can't figure out If all ___ fails . . .? The Apple News Crossword crossword from September 16, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 4 letters.

If all ___ fails . . . Crossword Answer

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If all ___ fails . . . Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "If all ___ fails . . ." crossword clue?

The answer to the "If all ___ fails . . ." crossword clue is ELSE. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the Apple News Crossword puzzle.

Which crossword used "If all ___ fails . . ." clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Apple News Crossword puzzle on September 16, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.