Answer:

flayer

Answer	Crossword Clue
FLAYER	Ionosphere segment
FLAYER	One giving a tongue-lashing
FLAYER	One who censures

FLAYER	One using a cat-o'-nine-tails
FLAYER	Harsh critic
FLAYER	Whip snapper

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.