“Scold” crossword clue
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•••••CHIDE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CHIDE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Scold”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 11, 2026, where it runs at 41 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 11, 2026 grid11DThe Soviet Union, to Reagan10 ltrs›26DLPs and 45s5 ltrs›33DDuck down5 ltrs›34DAngel ___, holder of the W.N.B.A. single-season record for offensive rebounds5 ltrs›42DHeadquarters8 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••CHIDE5 ltrs
••••••BERATE6 ltrs
•••NAG3 ltrs
••••RAIL4 ltrs
••••••••CHASTISE8 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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