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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Hanging around back of these must be punitive last seen in Telegraph Cryptic 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 SWINGEING.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SWINGEING Hanging around back of these must be punitive | (9) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Apr 22, 2015 |
| 3% | DRAGONESFEET Hang back deliberately (4,4,4) | (12) | The Guardian Quick | May 15, 2026 |
| 3% | LAGER Hang around, dropping in for a beer | (5) | The Times Cryptic | Apr 24, 2026 |
| 3% | HAUNT Hang around | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 3% | LINGERING Hanging around | (9) | Eugene Sheffer | Feb 25, 2026 |
| 3% | GOING Not hanging around | (5) | LA Times Daily | Feb 9, 2026 |
| 3% | LOITERS Hangs around idly | (7) | Commuter | Feb 5, 2026 |
| 2% | LOOPS Goes around and around | (5) | New York Times | May 21, 2026 |
| 2% | BEARWITHME "Hang on a sec ..." | (10) | Universal | May 18, 2026 |
| 2% | DRAPE Hang loosely | (5) | New York Times Mini | May 17, 2026 |
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