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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Punishment? Explain the thing that caused it last seen in Telegraph Cryptic 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is WHATFOR.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | WHATFOR Punishment? Explain the thing that caused it | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jan 19, 2018 |
| 7% | CLEARUP Explain | (7) | Thomas Joseph | Jul 8, 2026 |
| 6% | IGETIT "No need to explain" | (6) | The Atlantic | Jul 3, 2026 |
| 6% | PENAL Related to punishment | (5) | Commuter | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 6% | LETSOFF Doesn't punish | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Jun 9, 2026 |
| 5% | ALIEN The thing in "The Thing," for one | (5) | New York Times | Jul 12, 2026 |
| 5% | RANKLED Caused annoyance | (7) | The Times Concise | Jul 9, 2026 |
| 5% | LADEN Case to explain after youth is charged | (5) | The Telegraph Toughie | Jul 9, 2026 |
| 5% | VOX Publisher of the "Today, Explained" newsletter | (3) | New York Times Midi | Jul 4, 2026 |
| 5% | STUN Cause to pause | (4) | The Atlantic | Jul 4, 2026 |
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