Contumely Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, August 23, 2019 · 8-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, August 23, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 23, 2019 · 8-Down · 5 letters
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a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team"
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