Crossword clue
“Somewhat bad”
This clue appeared as 42-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, September 11, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
POORLetters4
Starts withP
Ends withR
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Somewhat bad” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 11, 2026 as 42-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with P and ends with R.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Somewhat bad” clue?+
The answer is POOR (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 11, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
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