| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| shorter | not reaching a target or standard |
| shorted | not reaching a target or standard |
| short | not reaching a target or standard |
| shorts | not reaching a target or standard |
| shorting | not reaching a target or standard |
| qualifying | Become eligible for a competition or its final rounds, by reaching a certain standard or defeating a competitor |
| qualifies | Become eligible for a competition or its final rounds, by reaching a certain standard or defeating a competitor |
