The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word BAD which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2023.
Defective crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BAD | 50 % | 3 |
| FLAWED | 14 % | 6 |
| FAULTY | 9 % | 6 |
| AMISS | 9 % | 5 |
| FLAWY | 5 % | 5 |
| MARRED | 5 % | 6 |
| LEAKY | 5 % | 5 |
| UNSOUND | 5 % | 7 |
Why may BAD be the right solution?
The word "bad" can mean "not good" or "defective".
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Defective
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- faulty
- malfunctioning
- bad
- nonfunctional
- imperfect
- abnormal
- defect
- fault
- flawed
- dysfunctional
- failed
- unsafe
Crossword Answer definitions
BAD noun- Error, mistake.
- An item (or kind of item) of merchandise with negative value; an unwanted good.
- Unfavorable; negative; not good.
- Not suitable or fitting.
- Not appropriate, of manners etc.
- Unhealthy; liable to cause health problems.
- Sickly, unhealthy, unwell.
- Not behaving; behaving badly; misbehaving; mischievous or disobedient.
- Tricky; stressful; unpleasant.
- Evil; wicked.
- Faulty; not functional.
- (of food) Spoiled, rotten, overripe.
- (of breath) Malodorous; foul.
- False; counterfeit; illegitimate.
- Unskilled; of limited ability; not good.
- Of poor physical appearance.
- Bold and daring.
- Good, superlative, excellent, cool.
- (of a need, want, or pain) Severe, urgent.
- Overly promiscuous, licentious.
- (of a draft/check) Not covered by funds on account.
- Badly.
- Fantastic.
- To issue a command; to tell.
- To invite; to summon.
- To utter a greeting or salutation.
- To shell (a walnut).
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result BAD
- Adverse
- Below standard
- Michael Jackson smash
- Not good
- "___ Boys" (1983)
- "___ Moon Rising"
- Quite inadequate
- Rotten egg, e.g.
- Unfavorable
- Incorrect
More clues leading to the result FLAWED
- Imperfect
- Not perfect
- Like a tragic hero
- Containing cracks, maybe
- Defective
- Full of holes
- Damaged
- Like some diamonds.
- Imperfect.
- Short of perfection.
More clues leading to the result FAULTY
- Having defects
- Out of order
- Imperfect
- Apt to be recalled
- Unsound
- Defective, as wiring
- Illogical, as reasoning
- Defective
- Not working right
- Unsound.
More clues leading to the result AMISS
- Imperfectly
- Not according to plan
- Out of order
- Wrong
- Imperfect
- Out of proper order
- Awry
- Off the mark
- Gone wrong
- Off
More clues leading to the result FLAWY
More clues leading to the result MARRED
- Graffiti-covered
- Did some damage to
- Scratched up
- Imperfect
- Disfigured
- Less than perfect
- Spoiled
- Ruined
- Damaged
- Scratched, say
More clues leading to the result LEAKY
- Like a malfunctioning faucet
- Not seaworthy, in a way
- Full of holes
- Needing sealant
- Opposite of tight
- In need of caulk
- Dripping
- Like a boat in big trouble
- Like a bad roof
- Like a trireme in trouble