Make-up given insolence and criticism (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LIPSTICK Make-up given insolence and criticism (8) (8) Puzzler Cryptic Jun 13, 2024
7% IMPERTINENCE Rudeness, insolence (12) (12) Mirror Classic Mar 1, 2026
7% SAUCIER More insolent (7) Universal Jan 9, 2026
7% NITPICK Make little criticisms (7) Commuter Dec 13, 2025
6% RILE Make mad, with "up" (4) New York Times Midi Mar 14, 2026
6% NIT Small criticism (3) Wall Street Journal Mar 10, 2026
6% SATIRE Criticism through humor (6) Commuter Mar 5, 2026
6% ATONE Make up for one's sins (5) New York Times Mini Mar 3, 2026
6% ARTS Critic's concern (4) Wall Street Journal Feb 28, 2026
6% SLAM Criticize harshly (4) Thomas Joseph Feb 27, 2026

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