The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word THREATEN which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 2007.
Promise punishment, eg crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| THREATEN | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Promise punishment, eg
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- threaten
- desert
- parole
- take
- fall
- give
- hand
- payment
- threat
- alibi
- dall
- excuse
Crossword Answer definitions
THREATEN verb- To make a threat against someone; to use threats.
- To menace, or be dangerous.
- To portend, or give a warning of.
- To be close to equaling or surpassing (a record, etc.)
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