“Criticize harshly” crossword clue
Answer
P
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PAN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Criticize harshly”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 6, 2026, where it runs at 28 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 6, 2026 grid6DPenalty box, in hockey lingo6 ltrs›18DPoet Teasdale who won a Pulitzer for her volume "Love Songs"4 ltrs›25DDentist's directive4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 6, 20261ALt. ___, communications officer on the original "Star Trek"5 ltrs›6ALetter between rho and tau5 ltrs›11AN.H.L. tiebreakers3 ltrs›14AAllow to attack5 ltrs›15AEpic that ends "Such was the funeral of Hector, tamer of horses"5 ltrs›16APrefix with liberal3 ltrs›17AWith 59-Across, "This is beyond a doubt" ... or a punny hint to 24-, 38- and 49-Across11 ltrs›19AOnline chats, in brief3 ltrs›
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