Scolds causing Academician a setback (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RATES Scolds causing Academician a setback (5) (5)
5% STUN Cause to pause (4) The Atlantic Jul 4, 2026
5% YIPS Choking cause, with "the" (4) New York Times Jul 3, 2026
5% EERIE Goosebump-causing (5) LA Times Daily Jul 3, 2026
5% REASON Cause (6) (6) Mirror Quick Jul 2, 2026
5% TIDES Setback over identity flows (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Jul 1, 2026
5% BANE Cause of ruin (4) Thomas Joseph Jun 30, 2026
5% STRESS Burnout cause (6)
5% OFFEND Cause resentment (6) LA Times Daily Jun 16, 2026
5% REPROVE Scold, chide (7) The Times Concise Jun 15, 2026
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