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Overly Strict Crossword Clue
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HARSH which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HARSH
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "HARSH" which means:
- adjective
- • Of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles adjective satellite
- • Unpleasantly stern
- • Unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses
- • Unkind or cruel or uncivil
- • Severe
- • Sharply disagreeable; rigorous verb
- • To negatively criticize.
- • To put a damper on (a mood).
An example sentence would be:
- • "The harsh winter wind cut through my coat."
- • "The teacher gave us a harsh punishment for being late."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times18 Jul 2022 | Across 1 | |
| New York Times10 Jan 1997 | Across 27 | |
| New York Times15 Mar 1977 | Down 26 | |
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