Crossword clue
“One who gives a good talking-to?”
This clue appeared as 19-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 7, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ORATORLetters6
Starts withO
Ends withR
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “One who gives a good talking-to?” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 7, 2025 as 19-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with O and ends with R, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “One who gives a good talking-to?” clue?+
The answer is ORATOR (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 7, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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