The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RIOT ACT which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Harsh “reading” crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| RIOT ACT | 100 % | 8 |
Why may RIOT-ACT be the right solution?
The phrase "read the riot act" means to issue a stern warning or reprimand. Therefore, "Harsh 'reading'" is a clue hinting at this expression, making "RIOT ACT" the correct answer.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Harsh “reading”
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- take
- work
- slam
- tone
- toning
- abuse
- abusive
- acid
- austerity
- barbarous
- bitter
- brutality
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