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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HEAVYHANDED Harsh and oppressive (5-6) | (11) | ||
| 10% | BULLIES Oppressive people | (7) | Commuter | Mar 12, 2026 |
| 10% | ACRID Harsh-smelling | (5) | New York Times Midi | Mar 4, 2026 |
| 9% | ASSUAGE Make less harsh | (7) | USA Today | Feb 5, 2026 |
| 9% | LYE Harsh cleaning chemical | (3) | ||
| 9% | EDGE Harsh quality | (4) | New York Times | Jan 10, 2026 |
| 9% | NOISE Harsh sound | (5) | Commuter | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 9% | YOKE Oppressive burden | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 30, 2025 |
| 9% | FLAK Harsh criticism | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 21, 2025 |
| 8% | INHOSPITABLE Harsh and difficult to live in (12) | (12) | Mirror Classic | Mar 8, 2026 |
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