“If all ___ fails …” NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for ""If all ___ fails …"" is ELSE.
The phrase 'If all else fails' is a common idiom suggesting a last resort or backup plan when other options have been exhausted. The blank in the clue is meant to be filled with the word 'else,' completing the idiom.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on January 12, 2026.
Else means other than what has already been mentioned or considered.
"What ___ can I do?", Coder's counterpart to "if", "You're something ___!", Word used in conditional coding, "What ___ you got?"
The answer to “”If all ___ fails …”” in the New York Times puzzle January 12 2026 is ELSE. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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