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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Punishment — motive sought? last seen in Guardian 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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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | WHATFOR Punishment — motive sought? | (7) | The Guardian Cryptic | Oct 14, 2022 |
| 7% | DRIVE Motivation | (5) | LA Times Daily | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 6% | GETIT Understand; be punished | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Sep 18, 2026 |
| 6% | DESIRED Sought-after | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Sep 17, 2026 |
| 6% | ANGLE Hidden motive | (5) | LA Times Daily | Sep 13, 2026 |
| 6% | RAN Sought a seat | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Sep 12, 2026 |
| 6% | SUED Sought compensation | (4) | LA Times Daily | Sep 9, 2026 |
| 6% | REVENGE Retaliatory motive | (7) | Commuter | Aug 26, 2026 |
| 6% | CAUSE Motive (5) | (5) | Mirror Quick | Aug 18, 2026 |
| 6% | LETSTHINGSSLIDE Declines to punish | (15) | Newsday | Aug 9, 2026 |
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