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5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, October 20, 2024 · 56-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 20, 2024 · 56-Down · 5 letters
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censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"
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