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Be Cruel To Crossword Clue

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verb

• treat badly

26%8Cruel
adjective

• belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot

adjective satellite

• ruled by or characteristic of a despot

• characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

26%8Cruel
adverb

• in a playfully devilish manner

adjective satellite

• showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil

• playful in an appealingly bold way

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