The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word HARSH which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
Rather severe crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| HARSH | 100 % | 5 |
Why may HARSH be the right solution?
The answer "HARSH" fits the clue "Rather severe" because "harsh" is a synonym for severe, meaning extremely critical or stern in manner.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Rather severe
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- gentle
- bad
- commute
- dramatic
- dry
- ease
- easy
- grave
- greater
- hanging
- hard
- higher
Crossword Answer definitions
HARSH verb- To negatively criticize.
- To put a damper on (a mood).
- Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
- Severe or cruel.
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