Crossword answer
MISMATCH
8 letters · Used for 5 different clues · 5 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, May 17, 2026
Letter pattern
MISMATCH
Clues that lead to MISMATCH
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Discrepancy is holding up male striker? (8)8The GuardianMay 17, 2026
Michigan school's principal meets one fired after strike, causing conflict8The IndependentFeb 23, 2026
Couple incorrectly8Eugene ShefferOct 9, 2025
Uneven contest8The IndependentSep 14, 2025
Conflict shown by Islamism at chapel8The IndependentJun 5, 2025
About MISMATCH in crosswords
MISMATCH is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 5 times in our database across 5 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Discrepancy is holding up male striker? (8)” in the The Guardian crossword on May 17, 2026.
Other 8-letter answers
TWENTIESBlooming years passed wearing shackles
FENGSHUIChinese home-decor philosophy
FRONTIERBorder
HYPNOTICMesmerising
ADMIRALSShip brass
TRANSFERHandover
ADRIATICNorthernmost arm of the Mediterranean
PRETASTEEarly sample
RELEVANTOn point
RECKLESSLike crazy driving - though without a crash, we're told
OLDFRUITDear fellow died in our lift, putting that out of order
OPENPLANLike an office designed for collaboration
SOBSTORYTearful tale
ASTERISKStar put in jeopardy beneath a wobbly set
Every appearance of MISMATCH (5)
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May 17, 2026
Discrepancy is holding up male striker? (8) · The Guardian · 4 Down
Feb 23, 2026
Michigan school's principal meets one fired after strike, causing conflict · The Independent · 8 Down
Oct 9, 2025
Couple incorrectly · Eugene Sheffer · 29 Down
Sep 14, 2025
Uneven contest · The Independent · 18 Across
Jun 5, 2025
Conflict shown by Islamism at chapel · The Independent · 12 Across