Crossword clue

“Harsh taskmaster taken to task?”

This clue appeared as 94-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The answer has 20 letters.

Answer · 20 lettersFirst appearance
DERRIERERIDERDERIDED
Letters20
Starts withD
Ends withD
Vowels9

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 14, 202620 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Harsh taskmaster taken to task?” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 14, 2026 as 94-Across. Its answer is a 20-letter phrase that starts with D and ends with D, with 9 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Harsh taskmaster taken to task?” clue?+

The answer is DERRIERERIDERDERIDED (20 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 14, 2026.

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