The Clue
Bad-mouthed (7 letter answer)
The Answer
KNOCKED
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Notes
The answer KNOCKED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Found fault with
Definition
KNOCK as a verb:
1. (knock, strike hard) = deliver a sharp blow or push :"He knocked the glass clear across the room"
2. rap with the knuckles; "knock on the door"
3. (bump, knock) = knock against with force or violence; "My car bumped into the tree"
4. (tap, rap, knock, pink) = make light, repeated taps on a surface; "he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently"
5. (pink, ping, knock) = sound like a car engine that is firing too early; "the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline"; "The car pinked when the ignition was too far retarded"
6. (knock, criticize, criticise, pick apart) = find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free"