What is the answer to "Less than right, in a way"?

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

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer ACUTE has 5 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Less than right, in a way Crossword Clue Answer

Looking for Less than right, in a way? This 5-letter clue recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal October 28, 2025 puzzle. Find the answer below to complete your crossword.

Less than right, in a way Crossword Answer

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Less than right, in a way Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 5-letter answer to "Less than right, in a way" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Less than right, in a way" crossword clue is ACUTE. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the Wall Street Journal puzzle.

Which crossword used "Less than right, in a way" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal puzzle on October 28, 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 ACUTE?

The word ACUTE means: having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Less than right, in a way".