“Half-___ (subpar, in slang)” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ASSED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Half-___ (subpar, in slang)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 26, 2026, where it runs at 49 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 26, 2026 grid46A___ Romanoff a.k.a. Black Widow7 ltrs›51ASuperhuman strength, mind-reading, invisibility and four dozen other powers11 ltrs›54ATitle for a certain union member?3 ltrs›58AStall, e.g.8 ltrs›64ALoose, as floorboards8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 26, 20261A8' 4"7 ltrs›8A250,000 sheets6 ltrs›14AShort piece of classical music8 ltrs›15AAccessory for SpongeBob SquarePants6 ltrs›16ALong-tongued animal8 ltrs›17ALaudanum, e.g.6 ltrs›18ACalif. M.L.B. team, on scoreboards3 ltrs›19AHappening5 ltrs›
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