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Severely punished, did well to hold firm Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SCOURGED Severely punished, did well to hold firm | (8) | The Times Cryptic | Jun 6, 2024 |
| 6% | GRIP Firm hold or grasp (4) | (4) | Mirror Classic | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 6% | THRIVED Did well (7) | (7) | The Guardian Quick | Nov 24, 2025 |
| 5% | SET Firm up | (3) | New York Times | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 5% | CUT Sever (3) | (3) | Mirror Quick | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 5% | HARSH Severe | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 3, 2026 |
| 5% | TURNCOAT Deserter playing truant holds firm | (8) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 5% | BASHED Criticized severely | (6) | USA Today | Dec 29, 2025 |
| 5% | WORKSFORPEANUTS Is severely underpaid | (15) | New York Times | Dec 29, 2025 |
| 5% | ALLS "-- well that ends well!" | (4) | Premier Sunday | Dec 28, 2025 |
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