Treat cruelly Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, March 7, 2016 · 9-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, March 7, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 7, 2016 · 9-Across · 5 letters
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treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead"
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