Crossword answer

MISMATCH

8 letters · Used for 5 different clues · 5 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, May 17, 2026

Letter pattern

MISMATCH

Starts with M, ends with H · 8 letters

Clues that lead to MISMATCH

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ClueLettersPuzzleLast 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

CAUTIOUSPrudent (8) RUTHLESSHaving no pity (8) FOCACCIAItalian bread (8) LOLLIPOPSomething possibly sugared in water turned up, sweet (8) TEDTALKSStreamed lectures TSAAGENTAirport's ID checker INSPADESHow one might make bid, terribly (2,6) GRIDLOCKTraffic jam, standstill (8) BIRDCALLSwan song? SALESREPService promoter GOLFPROSWalking is good exercise ... you might get to drive a cart ... swinging a club will strengthen your arms, etc.? ADJACENTContiguous ANDROGENSteroid produced by the testes (8) SARAJEVOCapital city known as the "Jerusalem of the Balkans"

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