Little child is involved in a deception — gets punishment Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CHASTISING Little child is involved in a deception — gets punishment (10) The Guardian Cryptic May 24, 2022
6% NOTV Devastating punishment for a child in the era of dumbphones (4) The Atlantic May 31, 2026
6% SHAMS Deceptions (5) Newsday May 31, 2026
6% STEPIN Get involved (6) Newsday Apr 30, 2026
6% LIKE Enjoy involving king in deception (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Mar 30, 2026
5% BAN Punishment for an online troll (3) Universal Jun 3, 2026
5% ROYALIST Supporter of monarchy in solitary, getting punished (8) The Times Cryptic Jun 1, 2026
5% GUILE Artful deception (5) LA Times Mini May 30, 2026
5% TWITCH Little movement from child drinking whisky (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic May 27, 2026
5% TIMEOUTS Toddler's punishments (8) Commuter May 26, 2026

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