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Rod For Punishment Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CANE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CANE
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CANE" which means:
- noun
- • A stick that people can lean on to help them walk
- • A strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane
- • A stiff switch, used to hit (usually students) as punishment verb
- • Beat with a cane
An example sentence would be:
- • "He used a cane to help him walk."
- • "She leaned on her cane for support."
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