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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 25% | 8 | Sought forgiveness through punishment | |
3 | 24% | 8 | Extreme physical pain inflicted as punishment or punishment | |
Punishment Motive Sought Crossword Clue
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WHATFOR which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
WHATFOR
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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