Gets worse
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is ESCALATES.
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Why it fits
ESCALATES is the 9-letter answer to “Gets worse” in the March 18, 2024 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so ESCALATES both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.