Sound Out 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 The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PENAL

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	5		Exact Match!
2	24%	8		Extreme physical pain inflicted as punishment or punishment
3	20%	4		Murderer's sound punishment

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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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic10 Nov 2000	Across 14
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