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noun • the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty | ||||||||
| 34% | 6 | Supervisor to flounder to some extent? To some extent | ||||||
adverb • to some (great or small) extent | ||||||||
| 32% | 4 | Playful remark or witty remark | ||||||
noun • a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter • activity characterized by good humor verb • tell a joke; speak humorously • act in a funny or teasing way | ||||||||
Eg Sentence With Funny Remark To Some Extent On Cover Of Melville Books
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PUNISHMENT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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PUNISHMENT
Updated: February 27, 2025
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