What is the answer to "Give a talking-to" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Give a talking-to" is SCOLD (5 letters).

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Give a talking-to NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the March 19, 2026 puzzle

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SCOLD

5 letters · Across · last seen March 19, 2026

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