The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word REPRIEVE which also is the latest solution we found used in Newsday in 2012.
Postponement of punishment crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| REPRIEVE | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Postponement of punishment
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- reprieve
- stay
- staying
- stays
- respite
- suspension
- remission
- continuance
- deferred
- forbearance
- rain
- adjournment
Crossword Answer definitions
REPRIEVE noun- The cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
- A document authorizing such an action.
- Relief from pain etc., especially temporary.
- To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.
- To bring relief to someone.
- To take back to prison (in lieu of execution).
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