The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CHIDED which also is the latest solution we found used in Wall Street Journal in 2019.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CHIDED | 22 % | 6 |
| UPBRAIDED | 22 % | 9 |
| BERATED | 22 % | 7 |
| CRITICIZED | 11 % | 10 |
| SCOLDED | 11 % | 7 |
| REBUKED | 11 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Took to task
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Crossword Answer definitions
CHIDED verb- To admonish in blame; to reproach angrily.
- To utter words of disapprobation and displeasure; to find fault; to contend angrily.
- To make a clamorous noise; to chafe.
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 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
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 CRITICIZED
More clues leading to the result SCOLDED
- Chewed out
- Rebuked
- Reprimanded
- Took to task
- Chided
- Dressed down
- Went after
- Gave a verbal lashing.
- Tongue-lashed.
- Chided sharply.