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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Approves or penalizes last seen in Wall Street Journal puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SANCTIONS.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SANCTIONS Approves or penalizes | (9) | Wall Street Journal | Mar 8, 2025 |
| 42% | SANCTION Approve or penalize | (8) | ||
| 4% | FINED Penalized | (5) | Eugene Sheffer | Jun 12, 2026 |
| 3% | SUPPORT Approval or aid (7) | (7) | Puzzler | Jun 28, 2026 |
| 3% | DUGUP Approved, fully exposed | (5) | The Telegraph Toughie | Jun 26, 2026 |
| 3% | GREENLIT Approved | (8) | Wall Street Journal | Jun 20, 2026 |
| 3% | SEAL ___ of approval | (4) | USA Today | Jun 10, 2026 |
| 3% | RAH Approval pronouncement | (3) | Newsday | Jun 6, 2026 |
| 3% | ENDORSEE Any candidate approved of | (8) | Newsday | Jun 6, 2026 |
| 3% | NODDED Silently gave approval | (6) | USA Today | Jun 5, 2026 |
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