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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 11 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 42% | 8 | Needing or deserving punishment | |
| 3 | 27% | 11 | The mindset that one deserves certain privileges | |
Punishment That One Deserves Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
COMEUPPANCE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
COMEUPPANCE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "COMEUPPANCE" which means:
- noun
- • An outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved and fitting
An example sentence would be:
- • "After years of cheating on his exams, he finally got his comeuppance when he was caught red-handed."
- • "The greedy businessman received his comeuppance when his fraudulent actions were exposed."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quick14 Oct 2023 | Across 1 | |
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