Crossword answer

OVERSHOOT

9 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 6 appearances · Last seen The Independent, August 4, 2026

Letter pattern

OVERSHOOT

Starts with O, ends with T · 9 letters

Clues that lead to OVERSHOOT

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ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen

Go beyond a target9The IndependentAug 4, 2026 Deliveries by comedian go too far9The IndependentJun 18, 2026 Go beyond9Evening StandardJan 16, 2026 Scream after at least a dozen balls go too far9The IndependentNov 3, 2024

About OVERSHOOT in crosswords

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

GENEALOGYDescent as intolerance of spirit reported? (9) SNOOKEREDAwkwardly situated in a game, rooks need moving GETAROUNDCirculate GREATOUSEHave to stop game in river MANSCAPEDGot it all off his chest? APOLOGISTA game point for champion IMADEITUP"Oh, that was me lying" ARTISANALNegative critique of creative work regarding skilled worker WINDINESSFlatulence of cricket team beginning to subside around November MAGNETRONNursing officer welcoming revolutionary English microwave source LORDMAYORRoyal dorm upset Dick Whittington? EDUMACATETeach, playfully (3x) GETBEHINDSupport UNDERMINEWeaken female leaving to provide finance for fur

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