Critical comment Crossword Clue

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Critical comment Crossword Answer

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SLAP

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JAB

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(verb)
1. turn up, loosen, or remove earth
2. remove, harvest, or recover by digging
(noun)
1. the site of an archeological exploration
2. an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

COMMENT (verb)
1. provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
2. make or write a comment on
COMMENT (noun)
1. a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people
2. a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
CRITICAL (adjective)
1. forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis
2. urgently needed; absolutely necessary

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SLAP
(4 letters)
JAB
(3 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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