The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word INCURS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Acquires, as a penalty crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| INCURS | 100 % | 6 | 
Why may INCURS be the right solution?
The word "INCURS" means to acquire or become subject to something, often a penalty. Therefore, it is the right solution for the clue "Acquires, as a penalty."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Acquires, as a penalty
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Crossword Answer definitions
INCURS verb- To bring upon oneself or expose oneself to, especially something inconvenient, harmful, or onerous; to become liable or subject to
 - To enter or pass into
 - To fall within a period or scope; to occur; to run into danger
 
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