Criticises one when one strikes (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% KNOCKS Criticises one when one strikes (6) (6)
9% SLAP Strike with one's palm, say (4)
9% UMP One calling a strike? (3) Universal Nov 9, 2025
8% ERASER One makes less on paper when one's working (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Dec 12, 2025
8% BENT Like one's knee when proposing (4)
7% ACE A-one … or an "A" worth one (3) New York Times Jan 11, 2026
7% NARY __ a one (4) LA Times Daily Jan 11, 2026
7% CARPEDIEM Advice for the young maiden that is continually criticised when stacking (9) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 9, 2026
7% AIRSIGNS Scales one of these when going over rising ground (8) The Times Cryptic Jan 9, 2026
7% SMITE Strike down (5) USA Today Jan 3, 2026
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