The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SCOLDS which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2020.
Tells off crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SCOLDS | 33 % | 6 |
| CALLSDOWN | 17 % | 9 |
| REBUKES | 17 % | 7 |
| CHIDES | 17 % | 6 |
| RAILS | 17 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Tells off
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- admonishes
- chastises
- reprimanding
- scolding
- berates
- admonishing
- reprimand
- chastising
- scoldings
- admonishment
- reprimands
- reprimanded
Crossword Answer definitions
SCOLDS noun- A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.
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 SCOLDS
More clues leading to the result CALLSDOWN
More clues leading to the result REBUKES
- Expresses stern disapproval of
- Dresses down
- Lectures.
- Takes to task.
- Admonishes
- Scolds
- Tells off
- Utterly rejects
- Censures
More clues leading to the result CHIDES
- Reprimands
- Scolds
- Rebukes
- Reproves
- Says "tut-tut"
- Scolds mildly
- Tells off
- Takes to task
- Upbraids
- Finds fault.