Gave a talking to? Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“Gave a talking to?”
THE ANSWER
ORATED
The answer to “Gave a talking to?” is ORATED.
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NYT Crossword August 13 2026ORATEDFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Gave a talking to?” most recently appeared in the NYT Crossword on August 13 2026. The verified answer is a 6 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Orated in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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