Across clue · May 20, 2026

"If all __ fails ... "

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

""If all __ fails ... ""

E
L
S
E

ELSE

4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants

Letter analysis

4-letter answer

Letters

4

total length

Vowels

2

A E I O U

Unique

3

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue ""If all __ fails ... "" in the LA Times Crossword for Wednesday, May 20, 2026 resolves to ELSE, a 4-letter answer.

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