Bad writing is a term used to describe writing that is of poor quality or lacks clarity. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'ERASER' (6 letters) and 'LIBEL' (5 letters). ERASER is a tool used to remove mistakes made while writing, suggesting that bad writing is something that needs to be corrected. LIBEL is a written statement that is false and damaging to someone's reputation, implying that bad writing can have serious consequences.