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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Metaphor for punishment last seen in New York Times 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 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ROD.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ROD Metaphor for punishment | (3) | New York Times | Dec 25, 2016 |
| 98% | LASH Metaphor for punishment | (4) | ||
| 31% | WRIST Slap on the ___ (metaphorical small punishment) | (5) | Universal | Feb 11, 2024 |
| 3% | WIRE Finish line, metaphorically | (4) | The Atlantic | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 3% | DUSTBINS Metaphors for forgotten history | (8) | Newsday | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 3% | OVEN Appliance that's a metaphor for a hot day | (4) | USA Today | Dec 31, 2025 |
| 3% | SHIRT Gambler's big loss, metaphorically | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 27, 2025 |
| 3% | STRAFE Harry faster to punish (6) | (6) | The Sun Two Speed | Dec 24, 2025 |
| 3% | PENAL Of punishment | (5) | Newsday | Dec 23, 2025 |
| 3% | FINED Discover taking drug is punished | (5) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Dec 22, 2025 |
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