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Severe And Retaliatory Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PUNITIVE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PUNITIVE
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PUNITIVE" which means:
- adjective
- • Inflicting punishment
An example sentence would be:
- • "The government introduced punitive measures to discourage tax evasion."
- • "The company faced punitive fines for its unethical business practices."
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| The Guardian Quick10 Dec 2019 | Across 9 | |
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