Like Mongolian winters (5)

I believe the answer is:

harsh

(Other definitions for harsh that I've seen before include "Jarring" , "Unkind or cruel" , "Severe and disagreeable" , "Strict, unfair" , "Grating; severe" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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