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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Crueler than necessary . 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HARSH.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HARSH Crueler than necessary | (5) | ||
| 3% | ENOUGH As much as necessary | (6) | The Times Concise | Oct 9, 2025 |
| 3% | VERBOSE Using more words than necessary (7) | (7) | The Guardian Quick | Oct 7, 2025 |
| 2% | LATE "Better ___ than never" | (4) | ||
| 2% | PEN "The ___ is mightier than the sword" | (3) | ||
| 2% | MEAL More than a snack | (4) | New York Times | Nov 3, 2025 |
| 2% | MANY More than a few | (4) | LA Times Daily | Oct 31, 2025 |
| 2% | TEEN Older than 12 but younger than 20, say | (4) | ||
| 2% | OVER Higher than | (4) | Newsday | Oct 29, 2025 |
| 2% | MAXI Longer than midi | (4) | New York Times | Oct 28, 2025 |
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