Stuck on a crossword? Discover the answer to ‘On the wrong side (of)’

Certainly, I’d love to help explain the answer ‘AFOUL’ to you. In nautical terms, being ‘a foul’ refers to a situation where two vessels or objects are too close to each other, which results in one or both of them being in danger of colliding.

In less literal terms, to be ‘a foul’ is to be in an unfavorable or disadvantageous position. For example, if you are ‘a foul’ of the law, it means you are in violation or breaking the law. Similarly, if you are ‘a foul’ of a deadline, it means you missed or failed to meet the deadline.

So, in the context of the crossword clue ‘On the wrong side (of)’, the answer ‘AFOUL’ means being on the unfavorable or disadvantageous side of a situation. It implies that someone or something is not in a position that is beneficial or advantageous.

I hope that helps, and let me know if you have any other questions or need further clarification!