The crossword solution for the term 'FIX BADLY?' is 'RIG', which is a three-letter word. The term 'RIG' is often used to describe an act of manipulating something in a dishonest or unfair way. It can also refer to a system or process that has been set up in a way that gives an unfair advantage to one party. In this context, it could mean that someone has attempted to fix something but has done so in a dishonest or unfair manner.