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Cruel, stern (5) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HARSH Cruel, stern (5) | (5) | ||
| 9% | MEANEST Most cruel | (7) | LA Times Daily | May 17, 2026 |
| 9% | GRIM Stern (4) | (4) | Mirror Quick | May 10, 2026 |
| 9% | AUSTERE Stern in manner | (7) | New York Times Midi | Apr 25, 2026 |
| 9% | AFT Toward the stern | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Apr 13, 2026 |
| 9% | SADISTS Cruel people | (7) | Commuter | Mar 18, 2026 |
| 9% | INHUMANE Extremely cruel | (8) | Commuter | Mar 4, 2026 |
| 9% | SADISTIC Cruel | (8) | Wall Street Journal | Feb 17, 2026 |
| 8% | LUCRE Cruel changes in wealth (5) | (5) | The Sun Two Speed | May 16, 2026 |
| 8% | STRICT Stern and somewhat restricted (6) | (6) | Puzzler Cryptic | May 14, 2026 |
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