Ill-suited Crossword Clue

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Ill-suited Crossword Answer

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UNFIT

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(adjective)
1. not elegant or graceful in expression

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SUITED (adjective)
1. meant or adapted for an occasion or use
2. outfitted or supplied with clothing
ILL (adjective)
1. affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
2. presaging ill fortune
ILL (noun)
1. an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
ILL (adverb)
1. (`ill’ is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
2. unfavorably or with disapproval

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UNFIT
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More USA Today Crossword (6/24/2026) Answers

Across

1. Oblong tomato type

5. Public transit on tracks

9. Real mensch

12. Dry

13. Hunger Games venue

14. Skyrocket

15. Lost fish nicknamed "Sharkbait"

16. Like many legal terms

17. Simple beds

18. Person whose identity transcends borders, perhaps

21. English county in which Charli XCX grew up

22. Mauna ___ (Hawaiian peak)

26. "Breaking Bad" org.

27. Highlands girl

29. "Game of Thrones" star Dinklage

30. It may have an Antipasti section

31. Greek X

33. Atlanta-to-Charlotte dir.

34. Backstory

37. "Chillax a bit"

40. Buddy in Barcelona

42. Russian ruler of the past

43. Some underground resources

44. Empty a suitcase, perhaps

46. Preadolescent

48. Sabado o domingo

49. Soy product

51. Prominent pig part

55. Reference for someone who's really in their element?

59. Mammal that might have a car-sized heart

61. Mulligan

62. Critical ___ Theory

63. Some British nobles

64. Have no doubt about

65. Finding a four-leaf clover, e.g.

66. Data storage units

67. Gateway Arch city: Abbr.

68. Rowboat poles

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Down

1. Spanned multiple categories

2. End of a threat

3. Brunch cocktail

4. Pueblo building brick

5. What Sue Sylvester wears, on "Glee"

6. Laces again

7. Ariana's "West Side Story" role

8. Pre-proposal nail service, for short

9. Rack up lots of wins

10. Consume

11. Title for someone with a maiden name, maybe

13. ___ or nothing

14. Play part

19. Rod between wheels

20. “Not another word!”

24. Some British coins

25. Long trips

28. "Okay!"

30. ___ Evolution (mechanic that temporarily increases a Pokemon's power)

31. Talon, e.g.

32. Bring on board

34. Praise

35. Luxury hotel chain

36. Tear up

38. Honor roll member, often

39. Tennessee music festival

41. Certain cast member

45. Zen garden swimmer

47. Ballpark fig

50. Branches, like a path

52. U.S. president born in Hawai'i

53. Stomach concern

54. Many "Sex Education" characters, age-wise

56. French fashion magazine

57. Immunity ___ ("Survivor" item)

58. Dairy farm animal

59. Internet

60. Scarecrow's stuffing

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