“Receives unfair criticism” crossword clue
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•••••••••••GETSABADRAP
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GETSABADRAP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Receives unfair criticism”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 16, 2026, where it runs at 24 Down and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 16, 2026 grid24ATrunk item6 ltrs›25AShortest-reigning English monarch (9 days)8 ltrs›32A"Here we go!"8 ltrs›35ASome cuts of meat5 ltrs›40ADiverts6 ltrs›43ALeading character on social media?8 ltrs›47AAssume, as costs3 ltrs›52AFinancial aid basis4 ltrs›56AOne might help you hitch a ride10 ltrs›59ANovel whence the line "Four legs good, two legs bad"10 ltrs›61AThey're green year-round10 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 16, 20261AComing-out party?10 ltrs›11AFinish (up)4 ltrs›15A"Hello-o-o?"10 ltrs›16ADialect featured in the literature of Alice Walker and Toni Morrison, for short4 ltrs›17AScenario calling for self-reliance10 ltrs›18ASummer flier4 ltrs›19AClassic 1926 poem associated with the Harlem Renaissance4 ltrs›20ADo some cleaning4 ltrs›
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