| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| STIFF | Harsh, as a prison sentence |
| COMMUTE | Lighten a prison sentence |
| METEOUTJUSTICE | Impose a prison sentence, say |
| HARDLABOR | Work that may be imposed with a prison sentence |
| BITING | Harsh, as a wind |
| STIFF | Harsh, as a penalty |
| STERN | Harsh, as a reprimand |
| LETRIP | Deliver, as a harsh criticism |
| HOARSEN | Become harsh, as a voice |
| RASPIEST | Most harsh, as a voice |
| TOREAPART | Blasted, as in a harsh review |
| HOARSE | Rough and harsh, as a voice |
| RASPY | Harsh and grating, as a voice |
