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Play on words is horrific initially, chastise (6) Crossword Clue
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PUNISH Play on words is horrific initially, chastise (6) | (6) | ||
| 7% | REBUKE Chastise | (6) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 1, 2026 |
| 6% | PUN Play on words | (3) | The Times Concise | Feb 7, 2026 |
| 6% | RIOTACT Read the -, chastise firmly | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 5% | SCOREDRAW Playing words with care - this gives one point for each | (9) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Mar 7, 2026 |
| 5% | YSL Designer, initially | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Mar 6, 2026 |
| 5% | MUMS "___ the word!" | (4) | TV | Mar 1, 2026 |
| 5% | DSL Broadband initials | (3) | USA Today | Feb 25, 2026 |
| 5% | FOR Word between "word" and "word" | (3) | New York Times | Feb 25, 2026 |
| 5% | FIRSTGLANCE Initial impression | (11) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Feb 24, 2026 |
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