“Stumble” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MISSTEP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Stumble”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 28, 2026, where it runs at 41 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 28, 2026 grid41ADirk Nowitzki's longtime team, to fans4 ltrs›44ARoyal term of address4 ltrs›46AWalk from one coop to another?12 ltrs›51AVegas's airport code3 ltrs›56ABeing flipped on its back, e.g.?11 ltrs›61ACommercial charges6 ltrs›64ATyrannical ruler6 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••••MISSTEP7 ltrs
••••TRIP4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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