The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CHASTEN which also is the latest solution we found used in Boston Globe in 1985.
Punish, or purify crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
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CHASTEN | 100 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Punish, or purify
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- chasten
- chastening
- chastise
- fine
- come
- justify
- slate
- sort
- sort out
- absterge
- clarified
- clarify
Crossword Answer definitions
CHASTEN verb- To punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate.
- To make chaste; to purify.
- To punish or reprimand for the sake of improvement; to discipline.
- To render humble or restrained; to restrain or moderate.
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