Vigorous reprimand Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Friday, April 1, 2016 · 56-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, April 1, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 1, 2016 · 56-Across · 7 letters
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a vigorous reprimand; "I read him the riot act"
noun
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