Cruel boss Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Cruel boss . 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TYRANT.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TYRANT Cruel boss (6)
98% OGRE Cruel boss (4) USA Today Aug 12, 2016
28% DOUBLECROSSES Cheats involved cruel boss in scams (13) The Telegraph Toughie Jun 12, 2019
26% HARDCHEESE Cruel boss? Better luck next time (10) The Telegraph Toughie Nov 10, 2020
22% NUCLEAR WARHEAD When working, warn a cruel boss one might explode! (15)
4% MEAN Cruel (4) USA Today Aug 16, 2025
3% RENAL *With 18-Across, crime boss (5) Universal Oct 24, 2025
3% SCOURGE Cruel cause of affliction (7) The Times Concise Oct 21, 2025
3% DON Mafia boss (3) Eugene Sheffer Oct 21, 2025
3% GAFFE Howler made by boss endlessly (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 21, 2025
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