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“Worse than bad”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Worse than bad”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 23, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter L
E ? ? L

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

E V I L

The answer to “Worse than bad” is EVIL

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Aug 23, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Worse than bad” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 23, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is EVIL — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with L.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer EVIL

EVIL has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Worse than bad”

What is the answer to “Worse than bad” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EVIL — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Worse than bad”?

The answer EVIL contains 4 letters.

Was “Worse than bad” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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