Ill-tempered Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, February 26, 2020 · 40-Across
Appeared in 11 New York Times Crosswords between March 1995 and October 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 26, 2020 · 40-Across · 5 letters
SURLY0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace; "a surly waiter"; "an ugly frame of mind"
adjective
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Known letters
5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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