Way past the deadline, say — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the December 21 2023 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
LATE
4 letters
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Where this clue appears
December 21 2023
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword December 21 2023
LATE
"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
Behind schedule, say
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
(6/10) "Let's decorate the front ___ with reindeers, presents, lights, and a snowman!"
YARD
4
Snap, Crackle, and ___ (breakfast cereal mascots)
POP
3
"___ see what I can do..."
ILL
3
"If nothing ___ works..."
ELSE
4
"They're playing ___ song!" (couple's exclamation at a pub, perhaps)
OUR
3
Wander aimlessly, say
ROAM
4
"Choose as you please" dining option: 3 wds.
ALACARTE
8
"Don't get ___ any trouble!"
INTO
4
Hair-setting goo
GEL
3
Morsel in a bird feeder
SEED
4
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