Wrong Crossword Clue

We have the 5-letter answer for Wrong crossword clue, last seen in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword August 22, 2026 puzzle. Sometimes we all need some help finding the answer!

Wrong Crossword Answer

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NOTSO

(5 letters)

ALLWET

(6 letters)

AWRY

(4 letters)

INJURY

(6 letters)

BZZT

(4 letters)

ERRONEOUS

(9 letters)

UNTRUE

(6 letters)

ERRING

(6 letters)

EVIL

(4 letters)

MISTAKEN

(8 letters)

NOPE

(4 letters)

INERROR

(7 letters)

FALSE

(5 letters)

OFFBASE

(7 letters)

NOITSNOT

(8 letters)

ITISNOT

(7 letters)

GUES{SAGA}IN

(12 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 Definition

WRONG (noun)
1. that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
2. any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
WRONG (adjective)
1. not functioning properly
2. not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
WRONG (adverb)
1. in an inaccurate manner
WRONG (verb)
1. treat unjustly; do wrong to

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

NOTSO
(5 letters)
ALLWET
(6 letters)
AWRY
(4 letters)
INJURY
(6 letters)
BZZT
(4 letters)
ERRONEOUS
(9 letters)
UNTRUE
(6 letters)
ERRING
(6 letters)
EVIL
(4 letters)
MISTAKEN
(8 letters)
NOPE
(4 letters)
INERROR
(7 letters)
FALSE
(5 letters)
OFFBASE
(7 letters)
NOITSNOT
(8 letters)
ITISNOT
(7 letters)
GUES{SAGA}IN
(12 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

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