Harshness Crossword Clue

While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Harshness crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on November 2 2025 LA Times Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Harshness has a total of 8 letters.

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99%SEVERITYHarshnessLA Times

Definition

The quality or state of being severe.
Gravity or austerity; extreme strictness; rigor; harshness; as, the severity of a reprimand or a reproof; severity of discipline or government; severity of penalties.
The quality or power of distressing or paining; extreme degree; extremity; intensity; inclemency; as, the severity of pain or anguish; the severity of cold or heat; the severity of the winter.
Harshness; cruel treatment; sharpness of punishment; as, severity practiced on prisoners of war.
Exactness; rigorousness; strictness; as, the severity of a test.

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  • LA Times: Nov 2, 2025

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