NYT Crossword · 1 Across
“Fall behind” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Tuesday, January 13, 2026 as 1 Across. The answer has 3 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Tuesday, January 13, 2026 · 1 Across
This clue has had more than one answer
- Jan 13, 2026 · 1 Across · 3 letters
- Aug 4, 2025 · 63 Down · 3 letters
- Dec 16, 2024 · 47 Down · 3 letters
- Dec 5, 2024 · 61 Down · 3 letters
- Feb 21, 2024 · 54 Across · 3 letters
- Jul 26, 2023 · 54 Down · 3 letters
- Sep 27, 2022 · 4 Down · 3 letters
- Jul 7, 2021 · 54 Across · 3 letters
- Feb 18, 2020 · 20 Down · 5 letters
- Jan 6, 2020 · 56 Across · 3 letters
- Nov 13, 2018 · 5 Down · 3 letters
- Jun 13, 2018 · 50 Down · 3 letters
- Feb 10, 2018 · 6 Down · 3 letters
- Oct 17, 2017 · 7 Down · 3 letters
- Feb 19, 2017 · 58 Across · 3 letters
- Jan 23, 2012 · 40 Across · 3 letters
- Jul 18, 2011 · 36 Down · 3 letters
- Apr 11, 2011 · 25 Across · 3 letters
- Feb 1, 2011 · 36 Down · 3 letters
- May 23, 2010 · 120 Down · 3 letters
- Apr 19, 2010 · 27 Down · 3 letters
- May 12, 2008 · 61 Down · 3 letters
- May 14, 2007 · 6 Across · 3 letters
- Sep 6, 2006 · 31 Across · 3 letters
- Aug 13, 2006 · 67 Down · 3 letters
- Aug 1, 2005 · 65 Down · 3 letters
- Feb 10, 2004 · 46 Down · 3 letters
- May 6, 1996 · 22 Down · 3 letters
- May 13, 1994 · 14 Down · 3 letters
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Across
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Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Fall behind”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with L and ends with G, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Fall behind” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 1 Across. It has appeared 29 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Fall behind” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is LAG. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.