Perhaps Shell's about to get penalty, right? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% REFINER Perhaps Shell's about to get penalty, right? (7) The Guardian Cryptic Sep 26, 2023
68% FINE Speeder's penalty (4)
68% TOWN "Get right outta ___!" (4) New York Times Midi Mar 13, 2026
68% JUMPONIT Get right to work (8) New York Times Mar 10, 2026
68% NAIL Get exactly right (4) Newsday Mar 1, 2026
65% DIVEIN Get right down to business (6) New York Times Mar 12, 2026
65% FINES Financial penalties (5) Commuter Feb 18, 2026
62% PIECRUST Pastry shell (8) Eugene Sheffer Mar 24, 2026
62% PASTABAR Shell station? (8) LA Times Daily Mar 21, 2026
62% POD Shell for peas (3) Commuter Mar 13, 2026

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