Gives a terrible review

The answer to the crossword question “Gives a terrible review is PANS” is referring to the slang term “pan,” which means to criticize severely or give a negative review. So if someone “pans” something, they are essentially giving it a terrible review. This term is commonly used in the entertainment industry, particularly in relation to movies, TV shows, and theater productions. It’s possible that the term comes from the idea of hitting something with a pan, as if to express one’s displeasure or disappointment.