Violently striking; severely criticising Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BASHING Violently striking; severely criticising (7) The Times Concise Dec 9, 2015
8% EXCORIATED Severely criticised (10) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 21, 2025
6% HARSH Severe (5) Thomas Joseph Jan 3, 2026
6% SLAM Severely criticise second strike (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 15, 2018
5% TORNADO Violent storm (7) Commuter Jan 7, 2026
5% FIGHT Violent altercation (5) The Times Concise Jan 5, 2026
5% CUT Sever (3) (3) Mirror Quick Jan 5, 2026
5% SMITE Strike down (5) USA Today Jan 3, 2026
5% BITCH Criticise spitefully (5) (5) Puzzler Jan 2, 2026
5% BASHED Criticized severely (6) USA Today Dec 29, 2025

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