Crossword answer
OVERSHOOT
9 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 6 appearances · Last seen The Independent, August 4, 2026
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OVERSHOOT
Clues that lead to OVERSHOOT
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OVERSHOOT is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 6 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Go beyond a target” in the The Independent crossword on August 4, 2026.
Other 9-letter answers
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TOPBANANAAct given star billing, for best performance by a theatrical dog
EMULATORSPrograms for playing retro video games, often
LIKEASHOTQuickly heart someone's Instagram post
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POINTLESSAnti-matter?
EDITORIALLeader column
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CONUNDRUMRiddle
ABOUNDINGSkip wearing silver trousers all over the place
Every appearance of OVERSHOOT (6)
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Aug 4, 2026
Go beyond a target · The Independent · 8 Across
Jun 18, 2026
Deliveries by comedian go too far · The Independent · 4 Down
Jan 16, 2026
Go beyond · Evening Standard · 38 Across
Dec 4, 2024
Go beyond a target · The Independent · 21 Across
Nov 3, 2024
Scream after at least a dozen balls go too far · The Independent · 2 Down
Jan 8, 2021
Go beyond · Evening Standard · 38 Across