The crossword puzzle clue "Severe" has 40 known solutions in our database. Featured most recently in the Universal Crossword puzzle on February 26, 2026, the highest-ranked answer is HARSH (5 letters) with 99% confidence. We compile solutions from major crossword publications to ensure accuracy.
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40 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
HARSH
Severe
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
99%
HARSH
Severe
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
99%
STERN
Severe
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
99%
STERN
Severe
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
99%
STRICT
Severe
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 2, 2022
99%
STRICT
Severe
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 2, 2022
99%
ACUTE
Severe
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 6, 2022
99%
ACUTE
Severe
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 6, 2022
99%
BAD
Severe
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 13, 2020
99%
BAD
Severe
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 13, 2020
50%
EPIPEN
Device for a severe allergic reaction
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
50%
EPIPEN
Device for a severe allergic reaction
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
50%
TORNADOALLEY
Region of the central U.S. that frequently experiences severe weather patterns
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
50%
TORNADOALLEY
Region of the central U.S. that frequently experiences severe weather patterns
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
50%
EASED
Made less severe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
50%
EASED
Made less severe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
50%
EASESUP
Becomes less severe
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 7, 2025
50%
EASESUP
Becomes less severe
Universal Crossword · May 7, 2025
50%
BRUTAL
Cruel and severe
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 30, 2025
50%
BRUTAL
Cruel and severe
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 30, 2025
50%
STARK
Barren and severe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2024
50%
STARK
Barren and severe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2024
50%
MILDER
Less severe
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 13, 2024
50%
MILDER
Less severe
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 13, 2024
50%
EASEUP
Become less severe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 24, 2024
50%
EASEUP
Become less severe
Universal Crossword · Jul 24, 2024
50%
DUSTBOWL
Region of severe drought in the 1930s
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2024
50%
DUSTBOWL
Region of severe drought in the 1930s
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2024
50%
MILD
Not severe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2023
50%
MILD
Not severe
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2023
50%
MILDEST
Least severe
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 16, 2023
50%
MILDEST
Least severe
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 16, 2023
50%
EASE
Make less severe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 19, 2022
50%
EASE
Make less severe
Universal Crossword · Apr 19, 2022
50%
GUILTRIDDEN
Suffering severe remorse (see letters 8 to 5 in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2021
50%
GUILTRIDDEN
Suffering severe remorse (see letters 8 to 5 in this answer)
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2021
50%
THREEONAMAT
Result of severe yoga class over-registration?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2020
50%
THREEONAMAT
Result of severe yoga class over-registration?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2020
1%
KEEPSAT
Perseveres with
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
KEEPSAT
Perseveres with
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
BLASTED
Criticized severely
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
1%
BLASTED
Criticized severely
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
1%
LEANIN
Persevere
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jun 7, 2024
1%
LEANIN
Persevere
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 7, 2024
1%
SCATHE
Criticize severely
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 4, 2024
1%
SCATHE
Criticize severely
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2024
1%
FLAY
Criticize severely
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2024
1%
FLAY
Criticize severely
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2024
1%
TOPLESSBEECH
Shade tree that's been pruned too severely?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2023
1%
TOPLESSBEECH
Shade tree that's been pruned too severely?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2023
1%
MAIM
Injure severely
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2023
1%
MAIM
Injure severely
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2023
1%
STICKWITHIT
Persevere, or a hint to the ends of the answers to 17-, 26-, 53-, and 62-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2023
1%
STICKWITHIT
Persevere, or a hint to the ends of the answers to 17-, 26-, 53-, and 62-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2023
1%
BASH
Criticize severely
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2023
1%
BASH
Criticize severely
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2023
1%
KEEPTRYING
“Persevere!”
(10)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 4, 2021
1%
KEEPTRYING
“Persevere!”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 4, 2021
1%
TEARINGDOWN
Criticizing severely
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 9, 2021
1%
TEARINGDOWN
Criticizing severely
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 9, 2021
1%
SOLDIERS
Perseveres, with "on"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2021
1%
SOLDIERS
Perseveres, with "on"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2021
1%
HANGIN
Persevere
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 17, 2021
1%
HANGIN
Persevere
Universal Crossword · May 17, 2021
1%
UNDERFIRE
Being severely criticized
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2021
1%
UNDERFIRE
Being severely criticized
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2021
1%
UPBRAID
Criticize severely
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2021
1%
UPBRAID
Criticize severely
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2021
1%
FLAYS
Criticizes severely
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 1, 2020
1%
FLAYS
Criticizes severely
Universal Crossword · Jul 1, 2020
1%
RUST
With 58-Across, area with severely declining industry
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2020
1%
RUST
With 58-Across, area with severely declining industry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2020
1%
SPRIESTPRIESTSPERSIST
Most agile men of the cloth persevere?
(21)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 13, 2019
1%
SPRIESTPRIESTSPERSIST
Most agile men of the cloth persevere?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 13, 2019
1%
SOLDIER
Persevere, with "on"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2019
1%
SOLDIER
Persevere, with "on"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2019
1%
BEAR
With 28-Down, persevere despite hardship
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2018
1%
BEAR
With 28-Down, persevere despite hardship
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2018
1%
KEPTAT
Persevered in
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2018
1%
KEPTAT
Persevered in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Severe" have?
We found 5 exact solutions and 40 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is HARSH (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Severe"?
The best answer for "Severe" is HARSH with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include STERN (5 letters), STRICT (6 letters), ACUTE (5 letters).
Where has "Severe" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 18 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword, Premier Sunday Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on February 26, 2026.