Cruel and severe crossword clue

Answer
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BRUTAL

BRUTAL — the 6-letter solution to “Cruel and severe”, entered at 5 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 30, 2025.

About this clue

“Cruel and severe” appeared as 5 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 30, 2025, and the answer is 6 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
6
Position
5 Across
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Cruel and severe”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, January 30, 2025, the answer to “Cruel and severe” is BRUTAL — 6 letters, entered at 5 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Cruel and severe” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been BRUTAL, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 6 letters and starts with B.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.