Makeshift Punishment Tool Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: RULER

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	5		Exact Match!
2	32%	6		Makeshift tools of punishment
3	24%	8		Extreme physical pain inflicted as punishment or punishment

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We think the answer is "RULER" which means:

noun

• A person who rules or commands
• Measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths

verb

• To beat with a ruler (as a traditional school punishment).

An example sentence would be:

• "Please use a ruler to draw a straight line."
• "The ruler of the country issued a statement."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times02 Aug 2000	Across 18
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