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Ring About Name Of Punishment Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PENAL which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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199%5Exact Match!
233%10Ring, ring, ring, goes the ______
333%13Ring, ring, ring...

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PENAL" which means:

    adjective
  • • Of or relating to punishment
  • adjective satellite
  • • Serving as or designed to impose punishment
  • • (of an act or offense) subject to punishment by law

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The penal code defines the punishment for various crimes."
  • • "The convicted felon was sentenced to a penal institution."

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Telegraph Cryptic03 May 2023 Across 28
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