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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Applying incorrectly or improperly (8) featured in Guardian Quick puzzle on May 18, 2026. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is MISUSING.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | MISUSING Applying incorrectly or improperly (8) | (8) | The Guardian Quick | May 18, 2026 |
| 9% | MISUSE Apply incorrectly | (6) | LA Times Daily | Feb 9, 2026 |
| 6% | EXERT Apply, as pressure | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | May 17, 2026 |
| 6% | MISTIMES Clocks incorrectly | (8) | Eugene Sheffer | May 11, 2026 |
| 6% | DAB Apply cream | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | May 4, 2026 |
| 6% | MISDO Perform something badly or improperly | (5) | The Times Specialist Sunday | May 3, 2026 |
| 6% | EXERTS Applies, as influence | (6) | LA Times Daily | Apr 26, 2026 |
| 6% | TERMS "___ and conditions apply" | (5) | ||
| 6% | USEON Apply to, as an ointment | (5) | New York Times | Apr 14, 2026 |
| 6% | MISUSES Applies incorrectly | (7) |
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