Substandard use of words. Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Substandard use of words. . 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 SOLECISM.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SOLECISM Substandard use of words. (8)
7% ONOMATOPOEIA The use of words resembling their meanings in sound (12) The Times Specialist Sunday Dec 21, 2025
7% BREVE Note using revolting English word (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Dec 11, 2025
7% EMINENCE Word used in addressing a cardinal (8) The Times Specialist Dec 8, 2025
7% SEE Word aptly hidden in "use eyes" (3) Universal Dec 7, 2025
7% INFERIOR Deduce gold found across island is substandard (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Dec 2, 2025
7% CUSS Use swear words (4) USA Today Dec 1, 2025
7% PRE Word used to indicate "before" (3)
7% SELF Word used with "esteem" and "respect" (4)
7% SECONDMATE Substandard Republican replaced by married officer on board (10) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 10, 2025
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