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Like food that might give off a foul odor Crossword Clue

Last seen in: The Atlantic · 2026-10-23

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(noun)

  1. that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency

(adjective)

  1. having undesirable or negative qualities
  2. feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

(adverb)

  1. very much; strongly
  2. with great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly')

(adjective satellite)

  1. feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad')
  2. (of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition
  3. not working properly
  4. reproduced fraudulently
  5. characterized by wickedness or immorality
  6. capable of harming
  7. physically unsound or diseased
  8. very intense
  9. not financially safe or secure
  10. nonstandard
  11. below average in quality or performance
  12. not capable of being collected

(noun)

  1. any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
  2. anything that provides mental stimulus for thinking
  3. any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment

1 Potential Answers:

  • 99% match 3 letters
    BAD

    Like food that might give off a foul odor (3)

    The Atlantic · Oct 23, 2026

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