Gave a talking to? Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Gave a talking to?” from the New York Times crossword of August 13, 2026? It has 6 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, AUGUST 13, 2026
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ORATED is the answer to “Gave a talking to?”. It means to speak formally.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To speak formally.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ARODET.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Delivered a speech”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Gave a talking to?”?
ORATED, 6 letters: to speak formally.
When was “Gave a talking to?” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of August 13, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
6 letters, starting with O.