Doling out tough love Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STERN Doling out tough love (5) Newsday Aug 8, 2020
4% METES Doles (out) (5) Commuter Apr 27, 2026
4% METED Doled (out) (5) The Telegraph Mini Apr 21, 2026
4% METE Dole (out) (4) New York Times Apr 15, 2026
3% HARSH Tough to endure (5) LA Times Daily Apr 22, 2026
3% POSERS Tough puzzles (6) Thomas Joseph Apr 17, 2026
3% AGEOLD Ancient silver to dole out (3-3) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Apr 14, 2026
3% STAIN Tough spot (5) LA Times Daily Mar 20, 2026
3% GOON Tough (4) Wall Street Journal Mar 19, 2026
3% TREK Tough haul (4) Newsday Mar 12, 2026

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