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The Clue

Scolded severely (6 letter answer)

The Answer

LASHED

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Notes

The answer LASHED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.

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Definition

LASH as a verb:

1. (flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, slash, strap, trounce) = beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced"
2. lash or flick about sharply; "The lion lashed its tail"
3. (whip, lash) = strike as if by whipping; "The curtain whipped her face"
4. bind with a rope, chain, or cord; "lash the horse"