__ on the wrist (mild punishment) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SLAP __ on the wrist (mild punishment) (4) Newsday Nov 23, 2022
6% DRAT Mild oath (4) Newsday Feb 26, 2026
6% PENAL Of punishment (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 19, 2026
6% MEEK Mild (4) The Telegraph Quick Feb 16, 2026
6% CORSAGE Floral wrist decoration (7) Commuter Feb 9, 2026
6% SLAPSONTHEWRIST Mild punishments (15) Newsday Oct 28, 2024
5% SALSA Mild, medium or hot dip (5) Universal Mar 3, 2026
5% CANE Acne treatment is a punishment (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Mar 1, 2026
5% WALKTHEPLANK Undergo a former maritime punishment (4,3,5) (12) The Guardian Quick Feb 23, 2026
5% NOTV Punishment for a '90s kid (4) Universal Feb 19, 2026

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