Slightly off Crossword Clue

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Slightly off Crossword Answer

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ABITODD

(7 letters)

ASKEW

(5 letters)

AWRY

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. not functioning properly
(adverb)
1. away from the correct or expected course
2. in an imperfect or faulty way

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SLIGHTLY (adverb)
1. in a slim or slender manner
2. to a small degree or extent
OFF (verb)
1. kill intentionally and with premeditation
OFF (adverb)
1. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth’ is obsolete)
2. at a distance in space or time
OFF (adjective)
1. (of events) no longer planned or scheduled
2. in an unpalatable state

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

ABITODD
(7 letters)
ASKEW
(5 letters)
AWRY
(4 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
SIMAS

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