The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SCOLD which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 2018.
Give a tongue-lashing to crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SCOLD | 60 % | 5 |
| BERATE | 20 % | 6 |
| FLAY | 20 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Give a tongue-lashing to
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- scold
- piece
- business
- censure
- tirade
- speak
- earful
- flap
- express
- open
- quest
- questing
Crossword Answer definitions
SCOLD verb- To burn with hot liquid.
- To heat almost to boiling.
- A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.
- To rebuke angrily.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result SCOLD
- Dress down
- Give a talking-to to
- Read the riot act to
- Give somebody the business
- Rake over the coals
- Give a tongue-lashing
- Virago
- Chide
- Wag an index at
- Upbraid
More clues leading to the result BERATE
- Take to task
- Tear into
- Scold
- Chew out
- Give a tongue-lashing to
- Dress down
- Tell off big-time
- Assail verbally
- Put down
- Chide