Grievous Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Saturday, May 22, 2021 · 12-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between September 2011 and May 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 22, 2021 · 12-Down · 6 letters
SEVERE0 of 6 letters revealed
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causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm; "a dangerous operation"; "a grave situation"; "a grave illness"; "grievous bodily harm"; "a serious wound"; "a serious turn of events"; "a severe case of pneumonia"; "a life-threatening disease"
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6 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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