Criticism originally faced by the French king Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FLAK Criticism originally faced by the French king (4) The Times Cryptic Aug 31, 2022
3% MET Came face to face (3) Puzzler Backwords Jan 30, 2026
3% EXIGENT Critical (7) Premier Sunday Jan 18, 2026
3% ROI King, in French (3) Commuter Nov 22, 2025
2% OPENSEASON Period of unchecked criticism (10) LA Times Daily Jan 31, 2026
2% BRAVE Face with fortitude (5) Newsday Jan 24, 2026
2% ACORN An oak, originally (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 24, 2026
2% NAG Constant critic (3) Newsday Jan 23, 2026
2% POTSHOTS Cheap criticisms (8) Thomas Joseph Jan 21, 2026
2% RELAX King welcoming the French? Chill out (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Jan 21, 2026

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