The crossword clue "Bad guy in charge" can be found in the Universal Crossword puzzle from September 1, 2025. We've gathered 154 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is THEMAN (6 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.
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154 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
THEMAN
Bad guy in charge
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
99%
THEMAN
Bad guy in charge
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
5%
JOESIXPACK
Average guy
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
5%
JOESIXPACK
Average guy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
5%
IDIOM
Pretty penny or bad penny
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
5%
IDIOM
Pretty penny or bad penny
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
5%
HIM
"That's the guy!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
5%
HIM
"That's the guy!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
5%
MESSY
Like a bad breakup
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
5%
MESSY
Like a bad breakup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
5%
AIL
Feel bad
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
5%
AIL
Feel bad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
5%
OHSORRY
"Whoops, my bad"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
5%
OHSORRY
"Whoops, my bad"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
5%
OHNO
"This is really bad!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
5%
OHNO
"This is really bad!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
5%
STU
"The Simpsons" disco guy
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
5%
STU
"The Simpsons" disco guy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
5%
HOSTING
In charge of Thanksgiving dinner, say
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
5%
HOSTING
In charge of Thanksgiving dinner, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
5%
DISCONTENTMILL
Factory that produces bad vibes?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
5%
DISCONTENTMILL
Factory that produces bad vibes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
5%
OOPS
"My bad!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
5%
OOPS
"My bad!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
AREAMAN
Local guy in The Onion headlines
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
5%
AREAMAN
Local guy in The Onion headlines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
5%
FARE
Bus charge
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
5%
FARE
Bus charge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
5%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
5%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
MAGNETO
Attractive guy in Marvel Comics?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
5%
MAGNETO
Attractive guy in Marvel Comics?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
5%
IMSOSORRY
"My bad!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
5%
IMSOSORRY
"My bad!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
5%
SOSO
Not bad, not great
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
5%
SOSO
Not bad, not great
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
5%
TOLL
Bridge charge
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
5%
TOLL
Bridge charge
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
5%
FEE
Bank charge
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
5%
FEE
Bank charge
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
5%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
SAGELY
Like a wise guy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
5%
SAGELY
Like a wise guy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
5%
SPOIL
Go bad
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
SPOIL
Go bad
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
GROANED
Reacted to a bad joke
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
GROANED
Reacted to a bad joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
RUE
Feel bad about
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
RUE
Feel bad about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
THATSWACK
Reaction to something weird and bad
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
THATSWACK
Reaction to something weird and bad
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
ROTS
Goes bad
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
ROTS
Goes bad
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
IMESSEDUP
"It's my bad"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
IMESSEDUP
"It's my bad"
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
LED
Took charge
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
LED
Took charge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
ADONIS
Handsome guy
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
ADONIS
Handsome guy
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
ONPAPER
Where bad ideas might look better
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
5%
ONPAPER
Where bad ideas might look better
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
5%
DISPUTES
Challenges, as a credit card charge
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
5%
DISPUTES
Challenges, as a credit card charge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
5%
ION
What's never free of charge?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
ION
What's never free of charge?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
PLED
Responded to a charge
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
PLED
Responded to a charge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
ILLSEEMYSELFOUT
Comment after a bad joke
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
5%
ILLSEEMYSELFOUT
Comment after a bad joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
5%
EVILOMEN
Really bad sign
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
5%
EVILOMEN
Really bad sign
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
5%
RIPER
Leaving less of a bad taste, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
RIPER
Leaving less of a bad taste, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
DENT
Make a bad impression?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
5%
DENT
Make a bad impression?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
5%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
5%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
5%
BONO
Pro __: at no charge
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
5%
BONO
Pro __: at no charge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
5%
MEH
Not bad enough to pan
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
5%
MEH
Not bad enough to pan
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
5%
KALE
Superfood whose "special power is tasting bad," per Jim Gaffigan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
5%
KALE
Superfood whose "special power is tasting bad," per Jim Gaffigan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
5%
DONTJINXIT
"You'll bring us bad luck!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
5%
DONTJINXIT
"You'll bring us bad luck!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
5%
TOO
"___ bad, so sad"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
5%
TOO
"___ bad, so sad"
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
5%
OOPSY
"My bad!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
5%
OOPSY
"My bad!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
5%
SRY
Texter's "My bad"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
SRY
Texter's "My bad"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
ADAM
No. 1 guy?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
5%
ADAM
No. 1 guy?
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
5%
THEWAGESOFCYNICS
Compensation for those expecting bad outcomes?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
5%
THEWAGESOFCYNICS
Compensation for those expecting bad outcomes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
5%
ONTHEBRIGHTSIDE
"It's not all bad news ...," and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
5%
ONTHEBRIGHTSIDE
"It's not all bad news ...," and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
5%
SMARTALECK
Wise guy
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
5%
SMARTALECK
Wise guy
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
5%
SUR
Begin to charge?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
5%
SUR
Begin to charge?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
5%
STALE
Like many bad jokes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
5%
STALE
Like many bad jokes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
5%
CONDO
*They accept bad behavior
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
5%
CONDO
*They accept bad behavior
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
5%
ALAS
"Too bad"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
5%
ALAS
"Too bad"
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
5%
TINMAN
Heartless guy?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
5%
TINMAN
Heartless guy?
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
5%
SWEAR
Say a bad word
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
5%
SWEAR
Say a bad word
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
5%
BOSSY
Large and in charge
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
5%
BOSSY
Large and in charge
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
5%
ASS
Suffix that makes "bad" good?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
5%
ASS
Suffix that makes "bad" good?
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
5%
RUES
Feels bad about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
5%
RUES
Feels bad about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
5%
NOONION
Request from a diner concerned about bad breath
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
5%
NOONION
Request from a diner concerned about bad breath
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
5%
ABET
Help a bad actor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
5%
ABET
Help a bad actor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
5%
MEALY
Like a bad apple
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
5%
MEALY
Like a bad apple
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
5%
DARCY
Prideful guy in "Pride and Prejudice"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
5%
DARCY
Prideful guy in "Pride and Prejudice"
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
5%
ELECTRONS
Subatomic particles with a negative charge
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
5%
ELECTRONS
Subatomic particles with a negative charge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
5%
ONTHEHOUSE
Free of charge
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
5%
ONTHEHOUSE
Free of charge
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
5%
MAL
Prefix meaning "bad"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
5%
MAL
Prefix meaning "bad"
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
5%
TORO
It might charge you in Spain
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
5%
TORO
It might charge you in Spain
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
5%
SEEME
Message that might accompany a bad grade
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
5%
SEEME
Message that might accompany a bad grade
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
5%
HABIT
You can kick a bad one!
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
5%
HABIT
You can kick a bad one!
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
5%
DAD
Family guy
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
5%
DAD
Family guy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
5%
WHATASHAME
"Oh, that's too bad!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
5%
WHATASHAME
"Oh, that's too bad!"
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
5%
WRONGFOOT
Metaphor for a bad start
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
5%
WRONGFOOT
Metaphor for a bad start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
5%
BOOED
Responded to a bad strike call
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
5%
BOOED
Responded to a bad strike call
Universal Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
5%
FREE
Without charge
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
5%
FREE
Without charge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
5%
EVIL
Very bad
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
5%
EVIL
Very bad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
5%
ICARUS
High-flying guy of myth
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
5%
ICARUS
High-flying guy of myth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
5%
GROAN
React to a bad joke
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
5%
GROAN
React to a bad joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
5%
UNLEARN
Break, as a bad habit
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
5%
UNLEARN
Break, as a bad habit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
5%
AMOS
"Famous" cookie guy
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 5, 2025
5%
AMOS
"Famous" cookie guy
Universal Crossword · Aug 5, 2025
5%
ROT
Go bad
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
5%
ROT
Go bad
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
5%
INDOORPOOL
Crawl space protected from bad weather?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
5%
INDOORPOOL
Crawl space protected from bad weather?
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
5%
STINKAROOS
They're really bad
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 2, 2025
5%
STINKAROOS
They're really bad
Universal Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
5%
BEREA
Kentucky college that doesn't charge tuition
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
5%
BEREA
Kentucky college that doesn't charge tuition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
5%
STEER
Cowpoke's charge
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 24, 2025
5%
STEER
Cowpoke's charge
Universal Crossword · Jul 24, 2025
5%
PERFECTANGEL
Easy charge for a babysitter
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2025
5%
PERFECTANGEL
Easy charge for a babysitter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
5%
BRAH
"My guy!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
5%
BRAH
"My guy!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
5%
HESJUSTNOTTHATINTOYOU
"That guy prefers more formal greetings"?
(21)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
5%
HESJUSTNOTTHATINTOYOU
"That guy prefers more formal greetings"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
5%
MENSCH
Good guy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2025
5%
MENSCH
Good guy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
5%
MOLDY
Like bad bread
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 14, 2025
5%
MOLDY
Like bad bread
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2025
5%
ANAGRAM
Debit card for bad credit?
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 30, 2025
5%
ANAGRAM
Debit card for bad credit?
Universal Crossword · May 30, 2025
5%
SNORTED
Showed appreciation for a bad joke, maybe
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2025
5%
SNORTED
Showed appreciation for a bad joke, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2025
5%
AAVE
Dialectical source of "no cap" and "down bad," for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2025
5%
AAVE
Dialectical source of "no cap" and "down bad," for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2025
5%
MENTEE
Tutor's charge
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2025
5%
MENTEE
Tutor's charge
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2025
5%
ONRUSH
Sudden charge
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2025
5%
ONRUSH
Sudden charge
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2025
5%
BRIGHTSPOTS
Good things in bad times
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2025
5%
BRIGHTSPOTS
Good things in bad times
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2025
5%
RAMBO
Classic tough guy role (Last two letters + ...)
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2025
5%
RAMBO
Classic tough guy role (Last two letters + ...)
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2025
5%
ICANTCOOK
"You don't want me in charge of our meals"
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 11, 2025
5%
ICANTCOOK
"You don't want me in charge of our meals"
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2025
5%
GRATIS
Free of charge
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
5%
GRATIS
Free of charge
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
5%
TENSES
Gets ready to hear bad news, maybe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
5%
TENSES
Gets ready to hear bad news, maybe
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
5%
FEEHIKE
Service charge increase
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 23, 2025
5%
FEEHIKE
Service charge increase
Universal Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
5%
WORST
As bad as can be
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2025
5%
WORST
As bad as can be
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2025
5%
BEARER
___ of bad news
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 22, 2025
5%
BEARER
___ of bad news
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2025
5%
GUS
Gloomy guy
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 18, 2025
5%
GUS
Gloomy guy
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 18, 2025
5%
SIN
Do bad
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2025
5%
SIN
Do bad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2025
5%
DEAD
Like a phone in need of a charge
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
5%
DEAD
Like a phone in need of a charge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
5%
PA
Ma’s guy
(2)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 10, 2025
5%
PA
Ma’s guy
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 10, 2025
5%
SOSORRY
“My bad!”
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 8, 2025
5%
SOSORRY
“My bad!”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
1%
FBI
Letters said while showing a badge
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
FBI
Letters said while showing a badge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ASKME
Words on a docent's badge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
ASKME
Words on a docent's badge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
OGRES
Fairy tale baddies
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
OGRES
Fairy tale baddies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
RIG
Fix badly?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
RIG
Fix badly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
CLAN
Group of badgers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
CLAN
Group of badgers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
FEES
Extra charges
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
FEES
Extra charges
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
NAP
Quick recharge
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
1%
NAP
Quick recharge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
1%
OGRE
Fairy tale baddie
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
OGRE
Fairy tale baddie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
ORC
Tolkien baddie
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
ORC
Tolkien baddie
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
NOWIN
Sure to end badly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
NOWIN
Sure to end badly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
SOAK
Overcharge, slangily
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
SOAK
Overcharge, slangily
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
REBELS
Good guys in "Star Wars"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
REBELS
Good guys in "Star Wars"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
VIET
"The Sympathizer" Pulitzer winner __ Thanh Nguyen
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
VIET
"The Sympathizer" Pulitzer winner __ Thanh Nguyen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
SAILOR
Sinbad, for one
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
SAILOR
Sinbad, for one
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
SEA
Sinbad's setting
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
SEA
Sinbad's setting
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
SOCIALBATTERY
Resource that may be recharged with alone time
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
SOCIALBATTERY
Resource that may be recharged with alone time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
BROS
Finance ___ (guys who may work for hedge funds)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
BROS
Finance ___ (guys who may work for hedge funds)
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
TOLLS
Turnpike charges
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
TOLLS
Turnpike charges
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
BOYSOBER
Prioritizing oneself by not dating guys, in slang
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
BOYSOBER
Prioritizing oneself by not dating guys, in slang
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
GOSTALE
Age badly, in a way
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
GOSTALE
Age badly, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
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ESOS
___ chicos ("those guys," in Spanish)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
ESOS
___ chicos ("those guys," in Spanish)
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
CONCOURSECORRECTION
Remodel of a badly designed airport terminal?
(19)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
CONCOURSECORRECTION
Remodel of a badly designed airport terminal?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
SASH
Merit badge location
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
SASH
Merit badge location
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
SCOUTS
Merit badge earners
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
SCOUTS
Merit badge earners
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
MISNOMER
Thing that's handled badly
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
MISNOMER
Thing that's handled badly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
THATSME
"Guilty as charged"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
1%
THATSME
"Guilty as charged"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
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ACTOUT
Behave badly
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
1%
ACTOUT
Behave badly
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
1%
MAUL
Injure badly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
1%
MAUL
Injure badly
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
1%
PFCS
Sarge's charges
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
PFCS
Sarge's charges
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
HIS
That guy's
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
1%
HIS
That guy's
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
1%
CHINA
Asian country that dominates badminton in the Olympics
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
1%
CHINA
Asian country that dominates badminton in the Olympics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
1%
OWE
Face late charges, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
1%
OWE
Face late charges, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
TRESPASS
Go badly?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2025
1%
TRESPASS
Go badly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
1%
BSA
Scouts ___ (org. with merit badges)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
1%
BSA
Scouts ___ (org. with merit badges)
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
1%
EGGS
Ingredients that Waffle House introduced a surcharge for in 2025
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 10, 2025
1%
EGGS
Ingredients that Waffle House introduced a surcharge for in 2025
Universal Crossword · Jul 10, 2025
1%
ROMEOS
Sweet-talking guys
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
1%
ROMEOS
Sweet-talking guys
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
1%
YESIDID
"Guilty as charged"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
1%
YESIDID
"Guilty as charged"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
1%
SCOUT
Merit badge earner
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 19, 2025
1%
SCOUT
Merit badge earner
Universal Crossword · Jun 19, 2025
1%
TIMEALONE
Chance for an introvert to recharge
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2025
1%
TIMEALONE
Chance for an introvert to recharge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2025
1%
RANATAB
Accumulated charges
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2025
1%
RANATAB
Accumulated charges
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2025
1%
EMIT
Discharge
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 29, 2025
1%
EMIT
Discharge
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2025
1%
GOUGED
Overcharged
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2025
1%
GOUGED
Overcharged
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2025
1%
AMPS
Roadie's charges
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2025
1%
AMPS
Roadie's charges
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2025
1%
NAGSAT
Constantly badgers
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 8, 2025
1%
NAGSAT
Constantly badgers
Universal Crossword · May 8, 2025
1%
DUES
Club membership charges
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2025
1%
DUES
Club membership charges
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2025
1%
SAGES
Wise guys
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 12, 2025
1%
SAGES
Wise guys
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 12, 2025
1%
CERA
Michael of "Superbad"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2025
1%
CERA
Michael of "Superbad"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Bad guy in charge" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 154 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is THEMAN (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Bad guy in charge"?
The best answer for "Bad guy in charge" is THEMAN with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Bad guy in charge" been used as a crossword clue?
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