Second-___ (of poor quality) Crossword Clue

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Second-___ (of poor quality) Crossword Clue Answer is…

Answer: RATE

This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword (Monthly) on June 30, 2023. You can also find answers to past NYT Crossword (Monthly)s.

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Clue & Answer Definitions

  • QUALITY (noun)
    1. (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)
    2. a degree or grade of excellence or worth
  • QUALITY (adjective)
    1. of superior grade
    2. of high social status
  • SECOND (noun)
    1. an indefinitely short time
    2. a 60th part of a minute of arc
  • SECOND (verb)
    1. give support or one’s approval to
    2. transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment
  • SECOND (adjective)
    1. coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude
    2. a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first
  • SECOND (adverb)
    1. in the second place

That should be all the information you need to solve for the crossword clue and fill in more of the grid you’re working on! Be sure to check more Crossword Clues, Crossword Answers, and our other Word Game coverage.

Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke has been an avid fan of word games and puzzles for over two decades. She loves to unscramble words, challenge herself to crossword puzzles and try out the latest word games. As a published author and database architect, it was natural for her to take her love for all things word games to the next level!

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