The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ACERB , but the solution may also be HARSH which is one of the most recent solution (2018 in USA Today).
Severe, as criticism crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ACERB | 67 % | 5 |
| HARSH | 33 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Severe, as criticism
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- devil
- stricture
- castigate
- censure
- slam
- pan
- piece
- piecing
- roast
- scathe
- slating
- vitriol
Crossword Answer definitions
ACERB adjective- Sour, bitter, and harsh to the taste, as unripe fruit.
- Sharp and harsh in expressing oneself.
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