“Like a dress that falls short?” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PETITE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Like a dress that falls short?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 14, 2026, where it runs at 53 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.