The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word UPBRAIDED , but the solution may also be CHIDED which is one of the most recent solution (2019 in Wall Street Journal).
Took to task crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| UPBRAIDED | 22 % | 9 |
| BERATED | 22 % | 7 |
| CHIDED | 22 % | 6 |
| REBUKED | 11 % | 7 |
| CRITICIZED | 11 % | 10 |
| SCOLDED | 11 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Took to task
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- chastened
- rebuked
- back
- business
- case
- for
- join
- load
- occupation
- outfit
- set
- smap
Crossword Answer definitions
UPBRAIDED verb- To criticize severely.
- (followed by with or for, and formerly of before the object) To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach
- To treat with contempt.
- (followed by "to" before the object) To object or urge as a matter of reproach
- To utter upbraidings.
- To vomit; retch.
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 UPBRAIDED
More clues leading to the result BERATED
- Gave someone the business
- Raked over the coals
- Put down
- Scolded
- Dressed down
- Reprimanded
- Scolded.
- Chided vehemently.
- Tongue-lashed.
- Vehemently rebuked.
More clues leading to the result CHIDED
- Gave a mild scolding to
- Scolded
- Expressed disapproval of
- Said "Tsk!" to
- Rebuked.
- Took to task
- Scolded mildly
- Hauled over the coals
- Dressed down