Attempt to fix something and inadvertently make the situation worse Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OPENACANOFWORMS Attempt to fix something and inadvertently make the situation worse (15) New York Times Jun 9, 2020
3% IMPAIR Mar, make worse (6) The Times Concise Aug 27, 2025
3% EXACERBATE Make worse or more intense (10) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 22, 2025
3% ARUN Make __ for it (attempt to escape) (4) Newsday Aug 10, 2025
3% TRYAGAIN Make another attempt (8) Eugene Sheffer Aug 2, 2025
3% SHOT An attempt at something (4)
3% ALONE Leave well enough ___ (don't risk making a situation worse) (5)
3% TRY Make an attempt (3) Newsday Jul 15, 2025
3% UNINTENTIONAL Inadvertent (13) The Telegraph Quick Jun 19, 2025
3% AGGRAVATE Make worse: - the situation (9)

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