The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SOLECISM which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1964.
Substandard use of words crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SOLECISM | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Substandard use of words
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Crossword Answer definitions
SOLECISM noun- An erroneous or improper usage.
- (grammar) Error in the use of language.
- A faux pas or breach of etiquette; a transgression against the norms of expected behavior.
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