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Truculent Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is CRUEL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: CRUEL

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RankLettersAnswerClue
197%5Exact Match!
290%12 Hostile or unfriendly
390%11 Hostile or aggressive in nature

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "CRUEL" which means:

    adjective satellite
  • • (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
  • verb
  • • To spoil or ruin (one's chance of success)
  • • To violently provoke (a child) in the belief that this will make them more assertive.
  • adjective
  • • Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.
  • • Harsh; severe.
  • • Cool; awesome; neat.
  • adverb
  • • To a great degree; terribly.
  • noun
  • • Worsted yarn, slackly twisted, used for embroidery.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He was known for his cruel treatment of animals."
  • • "The cruel winter weather left many people stranded."

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Clue Last Found In...

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New York Times29 Apr 2007 Down 65
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