Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Is not up to par (4 letter answer)
The Answer
AILS
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Notes
The answer AILS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Afflicts
Bothers
Distresses
Is sick
Is sidelined
Suffers
Troubles
Is unwell
Feels rocky
Is out of sorts
Is in poor health
Is under the weather
"What ___ you?"
Definition
AIL as a noun:
1. (garlic, ail) = aromatic bulb used as seasoning
AIL as a verb:
1. be unwell, ill, or ill disposed
2. (afflict, trouble, ail, pain) = cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed