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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Penchant for inflicting cruelty last seen in Universal 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SADISM.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SADISM Penchant for inflicting cruelty | (6) | Universal | Feb 28, 2017 |
| 3% | SOFTSPOT Penchant, fondness | (8) | The Times Concise | Nov 5, 2025 |
| 2% | SADIST One enjoying cruelty's unhappy first (6) | (6) | Puzzler Cryptic | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 2% | ROGANJOSH Self-inflicted error, having published entertaining joke that's spicy | (9) | The Telegraph Toughie | Jan 28, 2026 |
| 2% | OWNGOAL Self-inflicted harm aroused a long "ow"! | (7) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 2% | CUTLERY Terrible cruelty, showing knives? (7) | (7) | The Sun Two Speed | Dec 27, 2025 |
| 2% | ENCHANTING Some penchant, in general, is attractive | (10) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Dec 18, 2025 |
| 2% | DIDTO Inflicted upon | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Dec 9, 2025 |
| 2% | KNACK Penchant | (5) | LA Times Daily | Aug 23, 2025 |
| 2% | BENT Penchant | (4) | Newsday | Oct 6, 2024 |
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