Harsh Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Sunday, October 20, 2024 · 36-Down
Appeared in 12 New York Times Crosswords between October 1994 and October 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 20, 2024 · 36-Down · 6 letters
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harsh; "the brutal summer sun"; "a brutal winter"
adjective
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