Showing tough love, say
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This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, 27 September 2025. The answer STERN is a 5-letter entry.
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- What is the answer to "Showing tough love, say"?
- STERN
- How many letters is the answer to "Showing tough love, say"?
- The answer has 5 letters.
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- This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword crossword on .
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