What is the answer to "Apt anagram of "vile""?

The most common answer is EVIL. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025, and first appeared in 2019.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Apt anagram of “vile” Crossword Clue Answer

Can't figure out Apt anagram of "vile"? The USA Today crossword from August 16, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 4 letters.

Apt anagram of "vile" Crossword Answer

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Hint 3 anagram

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Apt anagram of "vile" Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Apt anagram of "vile"" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Apt anagram of "vile"" crossword clue is EVIL. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the USA Today puzzle.

Which crossword used "Apt anagram of "vile"" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the USA Today puzzle on August 16, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of EVIL?

The word EVIL means: morally bad or wrong. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Apt anagram of "vile"".