Behind schedule, say — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the January 21 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
LATE
4 letters
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"Better ___ than never!"
LATE
4
___-night talk show
LATE
4
"Better ___ than never"
LATE
4
Past the deadline, say
LATE
4
"Better ___ than never"
LATE
4
Running behind schedule
LATE
4
"Better ___ than never"
LATE
4
"___ in the Evening," 1980 single by Paul Simon which topped several charts worldwide and is known for its drum beat
LATE
4
"Better ___ than never"
LATE
4
Tardy to the party
LATE
4
"Better ___ than never!"
LATE
4
Way past the deadline, say
LATE
4
"It is at the ___ of my tongue!" ("I almost remember!")
TIP
3
___ secret (confidential)
TOP
3
Best ___ (groom's aid)
MAN
3
Letters before a nickname
AKA
3
Mind, body, and ___
SOUL
4
Santa's tiny helper
ELF
3
Contact ___ (eyewear)
LENS
4
Home or cell number, for short
TEL
3
Vegas attraction with slot machines
CASINO
6
"Found it!" expression
AHA
3
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