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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Punishment, metaphorically last seen in New York Times 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LICKS.
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| 3% | ZOO Metaphor for a chaotic place | (3) | USA Today | Aug 18, 2026 |
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| 3% | DOORS Opportunities, metaphorically | (5) | LA Times Daily | Aug 10, 2026 |
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| 3% | ODOR Suspicion metaphor | (4) | Newsday | Aug 8, 2026 |
| 3% | WRIST Spot for a light punishment | (5) | New York Times | Aug 7, 2026 |
| 3% | WITS Metaphoric marbles | (4) | Universal | Aug 5, 2026 |
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| 3% | MEND Fix, as metaphoric fences | (4) | Universal | Jul 31, 2026 |
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