Crossword clues for cutting criticisms: colloq.AnswerClueSLAMSCutting criticisms: Colloq.SEVERESTDearest friend, ___ critic.” nyt 1954 SEVERS Cuts. nyt 1954 SEVILLE Setting of a Rossini opera. nyt 1954 SEW Do fagoting. nyt 1954 SEW Featherstitch. nyt 1954 SEW Monopolize (with up"): Colloq.