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All answers having "Severe scolding" as clue:

6 Character Answers:

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EARFUL

RIBEYE



7 Character Answers:

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LASHING



8 Character Answers:

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HARANGUE



10 Character Answers:

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UPBRAIDING



11 Character Answers:

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CASTIGATION



12 Character Answers:

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DRESSINGDOWN