On the wrong side (of)

Latest answer — July 08, 2026

4 Across

When things go sideways, you might find yourself in a bit of trouble! ⚖️

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This clue's Wednesday, July 08, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Terrain producer
  2. 4On the wrong side (of)
  3. 6Wrong
  4. 7Mousesack or Visenna on "The Witcher," e.g.
  5. 8Things you don't use if you don't do Windows?

Down

  1. 1Acted before a 10-count reached 10, say
  2. 2What you might bop to
  3. 3Relatives of divots
  4. 4Front-center connection
  5. 5Like one debate side

The answer to “On the wrong side (of)” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is AFOUL — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 8, 2026 at 4-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“On the wrong side (of)” answer

AFOUL (5 letters)

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Why the answer is AFOUL

When things go sideways, you might find yourself in a bit of trouble! ⚖️

What does AFOUL mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of AFOUL is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(adverb)

  • into conflict or difficulty with

When else has “On the wrong side (of)” appeared?

The Washington Post Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

July 8, 2026 (most recent) → AFOUL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “On the wrong side (of)”?

The answer is AFOUL, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “On the wrong side (of)”?

5 letters: AFOUL.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 8, 2026, at 4-Across.

Can “On the wrong side (of)” have a different answer?

Yes — The Washington Post Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of today's WaPo Mini answers?

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