A critique is an evaluation of a work of art, literature, or other form of expression. To critique harshly means to evaluate the work in a negative way. The three crossword solutions for this term are PAN (3 letters), SCATHE (6 letters), and RIP (3 letters). PAN means to criticize severely, SCATHE means to criticize harshly, and RIP means to tear apart. Therefore, the phrase CRITIQUE HARSHLY can be summarized as harshly criticizing or tearing apart a work of art or literature.