Not quite right Universal Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Not quite right” crossword clue is AMISS (5 letters); other puzzles used OFF and ACUTE. We have seen this clue 11 times in New York Times Midi and Universal and USA Today and New York Times crosswords, most recently on June 28, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 5 LETTERS
AMISS: being out of proper order.
Best answers for “Not quite right”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMISS | 5 | Not quite right |
| 2 | OFF | 3 | Not quite right |
| 3 | ACUTE | 5 | Not quite right |
| 4 | WHYYES | 6 | "You're quite right" similar clue |
| 5 | FLAW | 4 | Something not quite right similar clue |
| 6 | CLOSEBUTNOCIGAR | 15 | Not quite right ... or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters similar clue |
The first 3 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times Midi | August 10, 2026 | OFF | 17 Across |
| Universal | August 7, 2026 | OFF | 29 Across |
| USA Today | July 9, 2026 | ACUTE | 45 Down |
| Universal | June 28, 2026 | AMISS | 5 Across |
| Universal | March 30, 2026 | AMISS | 9 Down |
| Universal | January 24, 2026 | AMISS | 10 Down |
| USA Today | December 11, 2025 | AMISS | 26 Down |
| USA Today | November 5, 2025 | AMISS | 26 Across |
| Universal | August 21, 2025 | AMISS | 30 Down |
| Universal | June 7, 2025 | AMISS | 45 Down |
| New York Times | April 18, 2025 | INAPT | 2 Down |
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Questions about the Not quite right Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Not quite right crossword clue?
AMISS is the 5-letter answer to the “Not quite right” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Not quite right crossword clue last used?
In the Universal of June 28, 2026. We have seen it 11 times.
What are other possible answers to the Not quite right crossword clue?
Other puzzles used OFF and ACUTE for this clue. Similar clues were answered with WHYYES (“"You're quite right"”), FLAW (“Something not quite right”), CLOSEBUTNOCIGAR (“Not quite right ... or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters”).