The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word STONING which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2005.
Old form of capital punishment crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| STONING | 100 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Old form of capital punishment
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- hanging
- hang
- bridle
- bridled
- penalty
- death
- fine
- execution
- garrote
- boating
- maiden
- sentence
Crossword Answer definitions
STONING verb- To pelt with stones, especially to kill by pelting with stones.
- To wall with stones.
- To remove a stone from (fruit etc.).
- To form a stone during growth, with reference to fruit etc.
- To intoxicate, especially with narcotics. (Usually in passive)
- To do nothing, to stare blankly into space and not pay attention when relaxing or when bored.
- To lap with an abrasive stone to remove surface irregularities.
- Lapidation: punishment by throwing stones, usually resulting in death
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