The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word AMERCES which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2003.
Punishes, as by fining crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| AMERCES | 100 % | 7 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Punishes, as by fining
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Crossword Answer definitions
AMERCES verb- To impose a fine on; to fine.
 - To punish; to make an exaction.
 
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