What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Is a bad assistant?" from August 13, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Is a bad assistant?”

This clue appeared as 54-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ABETS

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 13, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Is a bad assistant?” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 13, 2026 as 54-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Is a bad assistant?” clue?+

The answer is ABETS (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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