After the play _____, several critics made scathing comments about it. a)succeeded b)opened c)closed d)bombed a is that correct

That isn't my choice. I see two other choices that would make more sense. Did you look up "scathing" in a dictionary?

yes.

scathe: to attack with severe criticis, to harm, injury.

No, the correct answer is option d) "bombed." After the play "bombed," several critics made scathing comments about it.