A Spot Of Capital Punishment Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SCAFFOLD which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SCAFFOLD

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	24%	8		Extreme physical pain inflicted as punishment or punishment
3	22%	9		Infliction of capital punishment

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SCAFFOLD" which means:

noun

• A platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)
• A temporary arrangement erected around a building for convenience of workers

verb

• Provide with a scaffold for support

An example sentence would be:

• "The workers built a scaffold to reach the higher levels of the building."
• "The scaffold provided a stable platform for the construction workers."

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The Guardian Cryptic16 Jan 2017	Down 16
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