Irritating Criticism Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is FLAK which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: FLAK

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	4		Exact Match!
2	34%	8		Irritating or painful, as criticism
3	19%	5		Irritating

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "FLAK" which means:

noun

• A slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer
• Intense adverse criticism
• Artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes

An example sentence would be:

• "The celebrity took a lot of flak for her controversial statement."
• "The politician faced heavy flak from the opposing party."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times26 Sep 2017	Across 33
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