Everyman 3850

[Cryptomaniac]

Last Saturday’s Everyman: Criticised drunken topless fathead trashing Spain. (3,2) Could only be HAD AT - anag of fathead less E and F. But am I missing something here? I could accept ‘had a go at’ or even ‘got at’ as idioms for criticised. But HAD AT???

[Neveracrossword]

Had At, the past tense, is fine by Chambers. Have at = attack.

[elliemay1]

//have at (someone or something)
1. To strike or attack someone or something.//

[Cryptomaniac]

Thanks, both. Don’t think I’ve ever used this or ever will, though!