Fall guy

Archive answer — July 17, 2026

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Clue explained

“CHUMP” is the published 5-letter fill for 1 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Stan Newman Mini Crossword

This clue’s Friday, July 17, 2026 appearance

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Across

5 clues
  1. 1British fellow
  2. 5Ingrained activity
  3. 7Aunt's husband
  4. 8Fashion show poser
  5. 9__ Piper of Hamelin

Down

5 clues
  1. 1Fall guyCHUMP
  2. 2Vietnamese capital
  3. 3Alphabet beginning
  4. 4In a stack
  5. 6Phone line: Abbr.

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. British fellow

    Answer: CHAP

  2. 5. Ingrained activity

    Answer: HABIT

  3. 7. Aunt's husband

    Answer: UNCLE

  4. 8. Fashion show poser

    Answer: MODEL

  5. 9. __ Piper of Hamelin

    Answer: PIED

Down

  1. 1. Fall guy

    Answer: CHUMP

  2. 2. Vietnamese capital

    Answer: HANOI

  3. 3. Alphabet beginning

    Answer: ABCDE

  4. 4. In a stack

    Answer: PILED

  5. 6. Phone line: Abbr.

    Answer: TEL

The answer to “Fall guy” in the Stan Newman Mini Crossword is CHUMP — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 17, 2026 at 1-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Fall guy” answer

CHUMP(5 letters)

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Why does CHUMP fit?

CHUMP is the published 5-letter answer at 1-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Fall guy” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Fall guy”?

The answer is CHUMP.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: CHUMP.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Stan Newman Mini Crossword for July 17, 2026 at 1-Down.

Can this clue have a different answer?

Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?

Open the Stan Newman Mini answers page for July 17, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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