Shrew Ill Tempered Woman Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 13, 2023

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	99%	6		Exact Match!
	noun • a noisy or scolding or domineering woman • a large strong and aggressive woman
	51%	9		Having the demeanor of a feisty and ill-tempered shrew
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	45%	7		Shrew species commonly known as the Northern short-tailed shrew
	noun • a genus of fairly large shrews with fairly short tails (Blarina)

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