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(and 5 Across) Smack a recruit perhaps for making nasty comment (7,6) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CAUSTIC (and 5 Across) Smack a recruit perhaps for making nasty comment (7,6) | (7) | ||
| 6% | SLAP Smack | (4) | LA Times Daily | Sep 21, 2026 |
| 6% | SNIPE Make nasty comments (5) | (5) | Puzzler | May 17, 2025 |
| 5% | KNIT Make mittens, perhaps | (4) | LA Times Daily | Oct 18, 2026 |
| 5% | RUSHWEEK Sorority recruitment period | (8) | Newsday | Oct 18, 2026 |
| 5% | LOUSE Nasty person, see, given employment (5) | (5) | The Guardian Quiptic | Oct 18, 2026 |
| 5% | LOVINGCUP See 5 Across | (9) | The Telegraph Toughie | Oct 16, 2026 |
| 5% | VILE Nasty (4) | (4) | Mirror Quick | Oct 14, 2026 |
| 5% | ASIDE Actor's comment directed at the audience (5) | (5) | Puzzler | Oct 7, 2026 |
| 5% | SMELT Fish had a nasty odour (5) | (5) | Puzzler Cryptic | Oct 6, 2026 |
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