Having to cut it by end of May shows harshness Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SEVERITY Having to cut it by end of May shows harshness (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 5, 2016
3% FLAK Harsh criticism (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 21, 2025
3% POINTED Having a sharp end (7) (7) Mirror Classic Dec 9, 2025
3% RELAYRACE It may have four legs (9) Wall Street Journal Dec 9, 2025
3% MASCARA The eyes may have it (7) New York Times Dec 8, 2025
3% ONESIE Outfit that may have a hood (6) New York Times Dec 7, 2025
3% CANCELS Ends, as a show (7) TV Nov 30, 2025
3% SLED It may have runners (4) Universal Nov 2, 2025
3% SEVERE Very harsh split ending in divorce (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Oct 29, 2025
3% ACRID Harsh (5) LA Times Daily Oct 19, 2025

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