Punishment in football Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Punishment in football . 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 PENALTY.

Today's Mini Crossword

Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Punishment in football:

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PENALTY Punishment in football (7)
28% FIVEYARDPENALTY False start punishment, in football (15) LA Times Daily Jan 1, 2024
3% AIR Football center? (3) The Atlantic Aug 22, 2026
3% PASS Football throw (4) Commuter Aug 19, 2026
3% GATOR Florida footballer (5) Commuter Aug 18, 2026
3% STEELER Pittsburgh football player (7) USA Today Aug 18, 2026
3% MESSI Football superstar (5) The Telegraph Mini Aug 17, 2026
3% ARA Parseghian of football (3) Commuter Aug 17, 2026
3% CANE Acne treatment is a punishment (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Aug 16, 2026
3% NINER Frisco footballer (5) Thomas Joseph Aug 15, 2026
Punishment in football Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

In football, a "PENALTY" is a punishment imposed on a team for rule violations. It typically involves the opposing team being awarded a free kick from a specified distance, creating a scoring opportunity.