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Play on words is horrific initially, chastise (6) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Play on words is horrific initially, chastise (6) . 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 PUNISH.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PUNISH Play on words is horrific initially, chastise (6) | (6) | ||
| 7% | AWFUL Horrific | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Sep 17, 2025 |
| 6% | CHIDE Scold, chastise | (5) | The Times Concise | Sep 25, 2025 |
| 6% | ATROCITY Horrific event | (8) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Aug 16, 2025 |
| 6% | BERATE Chastise | (6) | The Sun Two Speed | Jul 22, 2025 |
| 5% | RSVP Initials on an invitation | (4) | Newsday | Oct 14, 2025 |
| 5% | FOOTINTHEDOOR Initial introduction | (13) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 11, 2025 |
| 5% | FRIENDS "Words with ___," popular word game on Facebook that you can play with others | (7) | ||
| 5% | RNA Genetic initials | (3) | USA Today | Oct 10, 2025 |
| 5% | PUN Play on words (3) | (3) | Mirror Classic | Oct 8, 2025 |
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