Wrong for the situation Crossword Clue

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Wrong for the situation Crossword Answer

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INAPT

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(adjective)
1. not capable of being applied
2. not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SITUATION (noun)
1. a condition or position in which you find yourself
2. a job in an organization
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

INAPT
(5 letters)

More WSJ Crossword (9/26/2025) Answers

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23. Sturm ___ Drang (literary movement)

24. Treat pitched by Selena Gomez

25. Pair with two horns and a tough shell?

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32. Passport producer

33. Palindromic channel

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36. Tedious faction

37. Nursery sight

38. Tempe sch.

39. Pops out of a can

40. Writer Jong

41. Pair with a Himalayan and a Rocky mountaineer?

44. Shade close to turquoise

45. Bar fixture

46. Pair that might give you a woolly jumper?

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56. She, in Chile

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28. Newsman Terry

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30. Phrase in skating show names

31. Honeylove garment

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36. Peaty places

37. Preparing magazine photos, often

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43. List-ending words

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47. Collect the harvest

48. Like sardines and mackerel

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50. Love of the Latin language

51. L.A. is there

52. Part of USNA

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