“"At a time like this, scorching ___, not convincing argument, is needed": Frederick Douglass” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IRONY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"At a time like this, scorching ___, not convincing argument, is needed": Frederick Douglass”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 2, 2025, where it runs at 47 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.