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% GEMS They may have many facets (4) Universal May 9, 2026
3% MERCY "Have ___ on me!" ("Show compassion!") (5)
3% SNORTS Harsh laughs (6) Commuter Apr 28, 2026
3% DESK One may have drawers (4) Universal Apr 1, 2026
3% OATS They may be steel-cut (4) USA Today Mar 4, 2026
3% SEVERE Cut over a quarter? That's harsh (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Feb 18, 2026
2% CHOP Cut (4) The Telegraph Quick May 13, 2026
2% ERA "It's the end of an ___" (3)
2% SKINNYJEANS Pants one may have to wriggle into (11) LA Times Daily May 11, 2026

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