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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 34% | 7 | A word for someone who punishes a child by hitting them on the bottom | |
3 | 32% | 6 | Deity who punishes those who violate moral laws | |
Someone Who Punishes Wrongdoing Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "AVENGER" which means:
- noun
- • Someone who takes vengeance
An example sentence would be:
- • "The avenger sought justice for his fallen comrades."
- • "She became an avenger after her family was killed."
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1 | " . . . and punishes ___ all . . . ": John Adams
New York Times -
24 Nov 1989 | New York Times / 24 Nov 1989 |
2 | A word for someone who punishes a child by hitting them on the bottom | |
3 | Deity who punishes those who violate moral laws | |
4 | One who punishes company going to press after scandal, initially
The Guardian Cryptic -
10 Mar 2005 | The Guardian Cryptic / 10 Mar 2005 |
5 | Punishes by fine
New York Times -
23 Apr 1989 | New York Times / 23 Apr 1989 |
6 | Punishes in an old way
New York Times -
11 Jan 1995 | New York Times / 11 Jan 1995 |
7 | Punishes publicly
New York Times -
15 Oct 1994 | New York Times / 15 Oct 1994 |
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