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The Clue

Scolding (6 letter answer)

The Answer

EARFUL

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Notes

The answer EARFUL is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.

Related Clues

Talking-to
Dressing-down
Outpouring of gossip
Sharp scolding
Good telling-off
Juicy bit of gossip
Too much talk
"Cheerful Little ___," 1930 song

Definition

EARFUL as a noun:

1. an outpouring of gossip
2. (castigation, earful, bawling out, chewing out, upbraiding, going-over, dressing down) = a severe scolding