Second indifferent journalist is berated (7)

From Express Cryptic 20260520, 1A —

1A — Second indifferent journalist is berated (7) — SCOLDED

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'berated'
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Charade
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'Second' → S
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'indifferent' → COLD
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'journalist' → ED
  • Assembly
    S + COLD + ED = SCOLDED

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