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“Criticized harshly”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Criticized harshly”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, October 19, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter B
Last letter D
B ? ? ? ? D

A 6-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

B A S H E D

The answer to “Criticized harshly” is BASHED

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Oct 19, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Criticized harshly” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, October 19, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is BASHED — a 6-letter word that begins with B and ends with D.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Criticized harshly”

What is the answer to “Criticized harshly” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BASHED — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Criticized harshly”?

The answer BASHED contains 6 letters.

Was “Criticized harshly” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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