Fall behind Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Fall behind” from the New York Times crossword of January 13, 2026? It has 3 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JANUARY 13, 2026
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LAG is the answer to “Fall behind”. It means to stay or fall behind.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To stay or fall behind.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: GAL.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Slow Wi-Fi annoyance”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the New York Times on August 4, 2025, December 16, 2024, December 5, 2024.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Fall behind”?
LAG, 3 letters: to stay or fall behind.
When was “Fall behind” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 13, 2026, and 3 more times before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
3 letters, starting with L.