The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word EARFUL , but the solution may also be REPROOF which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Scolding crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| EARFUL | 47 % | 6 |
| HARANGUE | 12 % | 8 |
| TALKINGTO | 12 % | 9 |
| REPROOF | 12 % | 7 |
| TELLINGOFF | 6 % | 10 |
| DRESSINGDOWN | 6 % | 12 |
| CHIDING | 6 % | 7 |
Why may REPROOF be the right solution?
"Scolding" is a synonym for "reproof," which means an expression of disapproval or criticism. Therefore, the answer to "Scolding" is "REPROOF."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Scolding
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- chiding
- objurgation
- earful
- reproof
- cursing
- blaming
- criticism
- accusing
- calling
- criticizing
- reprimanding
- admonishing
Crossword Answer definitions
EARFUL noun- An angry reprimand, castigation or telling off
- Intimate gossip
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 EARFUL
- Talking-to
- Long monologue
- Severe scolding
- Scolding
- Outpouring of gossip
- Copious unwanted advice
- Reward for listening?
- Sharp scolding
- Gossiper's outpouring
- Chewing-out
More clues leading to the result HARANGUE
- Soapbox sermon
- Tirade
- Rant
- Soapbox tirade
- Take to task
- Speech to a multitude.
- Declaim.
- Perorate.
- Soapbox spiel
- Screed
More clues leading to the result TALKINGTO
- Rebuke
- Addressing
- Scolding
- Scolding: Colloq.
- A reprimand.
- Dressing-down.
- Reprimand: Colloq.
- Reprimand
- Stern lecture
- Sharp reprimand