FAULT Crossword Clue & Answer

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The clue "FAULT" last appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 2, 2025. The correct answer for this puzzle is "BLAME", a 5-letter word.

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Top answers for FAULT crossword clue from newspapers

BLAME
RIFT
LAPSE

Definition of FAULT

  • (electronics) equipment failure attributable to some defect in a circuit (loose connection or insulation failure or short circuit etc.); "it took much longer to find the fault than to fix it"; (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other; "they built it right over a geological fault"; "he studied the faulting of the earth's crust"; (sports) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area); "he served too many double faults"; responsibility for a bad situation or event; "it was John's fault"

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What is the best solution to the riddle FAULT?

Solution BLAME is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution BLAME is 5 letters long. We have 49 further solutions of the same word length.

How many solutions are there for the crossword clue "FAULT"?

There are 426 solutions. The longest is CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY with 20 letters, and the shortest is BUG with 3 letters.

Is crossword puzzle clue "FAULT" trending today?

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How long are the solutions for "FAULT"?

Solutions are between 3 and 20 letters long.

‘FAULT’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘FAULT’ is the solution:
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Defect, mistake (5)
Crack in the Earth's crust (5)
Tennis player's error (5)
Earthquake line (5)
Pin the blame on (5)
Quake locale (5)
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