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"That was a ___ in the face" (an insult) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SLAP "That was a ___ in the face" (an insult) | (4) | ||
| 95% | ASLAP Be ___ in the face to (insult) | (5) | ||
| 65% | AFFRONT A fellow first to face open insult (7) | (7) | Puzzler Cryptic | Oct 15, 2026 |
| 10% | DIS Insult | (3) | New York Times | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 10% | HURT Insulted | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Sep 19, 2026 |
| 9% | ORALS Face-to-face exams | (5) | Newsday | Oct 14, 2026 |
| 9% | ABUSE Insults (5) | (5) | The Guardian Quick | Oct 13, 2026 |
| 9% | SLIGHT Insult; negligible | (6) | The Times Concise | Oct 12, 2026 |
| 9% | SLUR Insulting remark | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 6, 2026 |
| 9% | BAIT Provoke with insults | (4) | Commuter | Oct 6, 2026 |
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