Dropped the ball NYT Crossword Clue

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Answer ERRED
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Dropped the ball" is ERRED.

The phrase 'dropped the ball' is an idiom meaning to make a mistake or fail to do something successfully. 'Erred' is a synonym for making a mistake or being in error, fitting the clue perfectly.

This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on June 16, 2026.

To make a mistake or be incorrect.

Chose wrongly, Went astray, Made a mistake, Was mistaken, Messed up

The 5-letter answer to “Dropped the ball” in the NYT Crossword June 16 2026 is ERRED.

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