“Gave a talking to?” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ORATED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Gave a talking to?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 13, 2026, where it runs at 19 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 13, 2026 grid8DQuery for Claude, e.g.6 ltrs›9DApple accessory announced alongside the removal of the iPhone's headphone jack7 ltrs›10DRecord label owned by 72-Across3 ltrs›11DLittlest bits5 ltrs›12DMotrin alternative5 ltrs›13DEpitome of a hot place5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 13, 20261ATake a quick turn3 ltrs›4ASound from a monitor4 ltrs›8AOne who's definitely not being invited to the party6 ltrs›14ALetters indicating a texter's P.O.V.3 ltrs›15AFried side dish with catfish, perhaps4 ltrs›16ACough drop brand whose name is yodeled in its commercials6 ltrs›17AMafia members, e.g.8 ltrs›20ATiptoed, say5 ltrs›
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