Harsh Criticism NYT Crossword Clue Answer on July 22, 2024

Harsh Criticism NYT Crossword Clue Answer

Let’s find the answers to Harsh Criticism NYT for the July 22, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle.

Hints

• Answer Contains 4 letters.
• Start with F and end with K.
• Possible solutions are FECK,FOLK,FLAK.

Answer

The answer to the Harsh Criticism NYT crossword clue is "FLAK."

The crossword clue "Harsh criticism" with the answer "FLAK" refers to severe and intense disapproval or censure. The term "flak" originally comes from the German acronym for anti-aircraft artillery, "Fliegerabwehrkanone," used to describe the explosive shells fired at enemy aircraft.

Over time, it has been adopted into English slang to metaphorically describe harsh and aggressive criticism, similar to the way anti-aircraft fire bombards its target. When someone receives a lot of "flak," they are being subjected to strong and often relentless criticism or reproach.