Scathing Crossword Clue

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Scathing Crossword Answer

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ACID

(4 letters)

CAUSTIC

(7 letters)

HARSH

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. sour or bitter in taste
2. harsh or corrosive in tone

Hint 2: Clue Definition

SCATHING (adjective)
1. marked by harshly abusive criticism

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

ACID
(4 letters)
CAUSTIC
(7 letters)
HARSH
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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