“One who gives a good talking-to?” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ORATOR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “One who gives a good talking-to?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 7, 2025, 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
Sep 7, 2025 grid1DSchmooze6 ltrs›2D___ Afghan Airlines, carrier to the Mideast6 ltrs›3DParts of a heart or trumpet6 ltrs›4DNo fewer than7 ltrs›5D"Stat!"3 ltrs›6DMedia personalities Melber and Fleischer4 ltrs›
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Sep 7, 20251AWhere Gloria Estefan was born6 ltrs›7AHairstyle that can be casual or formal4 ltrs›11ARelative of a sultan4 ltrs›15AStrikebreaking sort4 ltrs›20ASpring's opposite, tidally4 ltrs›21AConstant nuisance4 ltrs›22AMansión, por ejemplo4 ltrs›23AAs the British pound rises in value, the dollar ___11 ltrs›
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