Like Dolores Umbridge in “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak / October 7, 2025

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1 ? M

2 ? E

3 ? A

4 ? N

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Hint 1

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Think of a word that describes a person you wouldn't want as a teacher or authority figure.

Hint 2

meaning

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????: unkind, spiteful, or malicious in nature.

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Dolores Umbridge is a character known for her cruel and harsh behavior in the 'Harry Potter' series, particularly in 'The Order of the Phoenix.' The clue refers to her unpleasant and unkind nature, which is captured by the word '????.'

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One of three statistical averages, An average, “You’re a ___ one, Mr. Grinch...”, Average, 8 vis-à-vis 7 and 9

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If you’ve landed here for the “Like Dolores Umbridge in “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”” clue from the October 7 2025, Washington Post mini crossword, you are in the exact right place. Our team of experts has solved today’s entire puzzle and found the precise answer for this clue.

The 4-letter answer to this puzzle is MEAN. Mean: unkind, spiteful, or malicious in nature.

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A: The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Like Dolores Umbridge in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"" is MEAN.

A: Dolores Umbridge is a character known for her cruel and harsh behavior in the 'Harry Potter' series, particularly in 'The Order of the Phoenix.' The clue refers to her unpleasant and unkind nature, which is captured by the word 'MEAN.'

A: This clue was last seen in the Washington Post Mini Crossword on October 07, 2025.

A: Mean: unkind, spiteful, or malicious in nature.

A: One of three statistical averages, An average, “You’re a ___ one, Mr. Grinch...”, Average, 8 vis-à-vis 7 and 9

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