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Scolding Woman Was Heartless With Her Rollicking Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SHREW which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SHREW
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SHREW" which means:
- noun
- • A scolding nagging bad-tempered woman
- • Small mouselike mammal with a long snout; related to moles verb
- • To beshrew; to curse.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The shrew scurried across the garden, searching for food."
- • "I saw a tiny shrew darting through the underbrush."
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| The Guardian Cryptic18 May 2011 | Across 11 | |
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