What is the answer to "Falls short, say" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Falls short, say" is LOSES (5 letters).

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Falls short, say NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 9, 2025 puzzle

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LOSES

5 letters · Down · last seen August 9, 2025