Grouch Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, October 8, 2025 · 9-Down
Appeared in 18 New York Times Crosswords between July 1994 and October 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 8, 2025 · 9-Down · 4 letters
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a quarrelsome grouch
noun
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