Harsh and oppressive (5-6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HEAVYHANDED Harsh and oppressive (5-6) (11)
10% OGRE Oppressive persona (4) Newsday Apr 10, 2026
10% FLAK Harsh criticism (4) Eugene Sheffer Mar 20, 2026
10% GLARE Harsh light (5) Thomas Joseph Mar 18, 2026
10% BULLIES Oppressive people (7) Commuter Mar 12, 2026
10% ACRID Harsh-smelling (5) New York Times Midi Mar 4, 2026
9% LYE Harsh cleaning agent (3)
9% STERN Harsh at the rear (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Apr 8, 2026
9% EASEUP Become less harsh (6) New York Times Midi Apr 4, 2026
9% EDGE Harsh quality (4) New York Times Jan 10, 2026
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