“Criticize very harshly” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FLAY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Criticize very harshly”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 20, 2026, where it runs at 22 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.