The Clue
Lets have it (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SCOLDS
Tags
Notes
The answer SCOLDS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Rebukes
Shrews
Upbraids
Chews out
Comes down on
Dresses down
Wags a finger at
Definition
SCOLD as a noun:
1. (scold, scolder, nag, nagger, common scold) = someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
SCOLD as a verb:
1. (call on the carpet, take to task, rebuke, rag, trounce, reproof, lecture, reprimand, jaw, dress down, call down, scold, chide, berate, bawl out, remonstrate, chew out, chew up, have words, lambaste, lambast) = censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"
2. (grouch, grumble, scold) = show one's unhappiness or critical attitude; "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"; "We grumbled about the increased work load"