A scolding? Please explain Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue A scolding? Please explain . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is WHAT FOR.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WHAT FOR A scolding? Please explain (8)
9% HOWSO "Explain that, please" (5) LA Times Mini Nov 3, 2025
7% ISEE "That explains it" (4) Newsday Nov 19, 2025
7% REBUKE Scold (6) Universal Nov 14, 2025
6% CLEARUP Explain (a misunderstanding) (5,2) (7) Puzzler Nov 30, 2025
6% PROUD Pleased with oneself (5) Newsday Nov 24, 2025
6% CANI "Pretty please?" (4) New York Times Nov 23, 2025
6% AIM "We ___ to please" (3)
6% NAG Scold (3) (3) Mirror Quick Nov 17, 2025
6% LIBERATED Student I scolded and released (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 17, 2025
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