What is the answer to "Is worse for wear" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Is worse for wear" is AILS (4 letters).

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Is worse for wear WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the September 1, 2026 puzzle

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AILS

4 letters · Across · last seen September 1, 2026

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