The crossword solution for the term 'BADLY CLAW' is MAUL, which is a four-letter word. The term 'MAUL' is used to describe a violent attack with a weapon, usually a club or hammer. It can also be used to describe a situation in which someone is attacked with great force and violence. In this case, the term 'badly claw' implies that someone has been attacked with great force and violence using claws or talons.