The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CHASTENS which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2003.
Punishes crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CHASTENS | 67 % | 8 |
| CANES | 33 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Punishes
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- penalize
- carries
- certifies
- condemns
- criminalises
- criminalizes
- establishes
- imposes
- lays
- penalises
- penalties
- prescribes
Crossword Answer definitions
CHASTENS 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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