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
65% FINE Monetary penalty (4) (4) Mirror Classic Aug 22, 2026
65% DIVESIN Gets right down to business (7) New York Times Mini Aug 22, 2026
65% TICKING About to go off perhaps, indicating right (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Jul 24, 2026
65% YUP "Sounds about right" (3) USA Today Jul 18, 2026
65% MORTARFIRE Shelling (10) New York Times Jul 3, 2026
62% HULL Shell in the water (4) New York Times Sep 10, 2026
62% SANDMARTIN S&M pictures perhaps in flyer (10) The Times Cryptic Sep 7, 2026
62% SPENDS Shells out (6) Thomas Joseph Sep 2, 2026
62% LATEFEES Penalties for missing due dates (8) LA Times Daily Aug 31, 2026

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