Crossword answer
FLUKE
5 letters · Used for 5 different clues · 6 appearances · Last seen New York Times, July 29, 2026
Letter pattern
FLUKE
Clues that lead to FLUKE
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
It's unlikely to happen again5New York TimesJul 29, 2026
Bit of luck for a fatheaded fellow5Evening StandardJul 13, 2026
Parasite following follower of Mark5The IndependentAug 6, 2025
Chance happening5Evening StandardJul 10, 2023
A bit of luck for the welfare centre Evangelist5Evening StandardAug 1, 2019
About FLUKE in crosswords
FLUKE is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 6 times in our database across 5 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “It's unlikely to happen again” in the New York Times crossword on July 29, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
ONENDUpright
OTHERUnlike the rest
ERREDMade a mistake about western wine
OPINESuppose there's nothing to long for
SWANK"Boys Don't Cry" actress Hilary ___
NOISYVociferous
RATONHelping to release one in desert
SPOOFLampoon
ANORA2025 Best Picture Oscar winner
MESSYAcrimonious, as a breakup
ERRORBlunder (5)
MOTELPlace to stay
MASHA“Three Sisters” sister
LIVIDVery, very angry
Every appearance of FLUKE (6)
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Jul 29, 2026
It's unlikely to happen again · New York Times · 25 Down
Jul 13, 2026
Bit of luck for a fatheaded fellow · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Aug 6, 2025
Parasite following follower of Mark · The Independent · 4 Down
Jul 10, 2023
Chance happening · Evening Standard · 16 Across
Jun 1, 2021
Bit of luck for a fatheaded fellow · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Aug 1, 2019
A bit of luck for the welfare centre Evangelist · Evening Standard · 10 Across