"This could've been a lot worse" Crossword Clue

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"This could've been a lot worse" Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

WORSE (adjective)
1. changed for the worse in health or fitness
2. (comparative of `bad’) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
WORSE (adverb)
1. (comparative of `ill’) in a less effective or successful or desirable manner
WORSE (noun)
1. something inferior in quality or condition or effect

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