Search Answers
Search Crossword Answers
Slap on the ___ (metaphorical small punishment) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Slap on the ___ (metaphorical small punishment) last seen in Universal 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 WRIST.
Crossword Answer For Slap on the ___ (metaphorical small punishment):
You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.
40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | WRIST Slap on the ___ (metaphorical small punishment) | (5) | Universal | Feb 11, 2024 |
| 7% | SMACKS Slaps on the buttocks as punishment (6) | (6) | ||
| 6% | LITERAL Not metaphorical | (7) | Commuter | Sep 9, 2025 |
| 6% | SMACK Slap (5) | (5) | Mirror Classic | Sep 2, 2025 |
| 5% | PAT Congratulatory slap on the back | (3) | ||
| 5% | THINKINGCAP Headwear usually worn metaphorically | (11) | New York Times | Sep 29, 2025 |
| 5% | WRONGFOOT Metaphor for a bad start | (9) | LA Times Daily | Sep 23, 2025 |
| 5% | SENTENCE Judicial punishment | (8) | The Times Concise | Sep 22, 2025 |
| 5% | BIG Not small | (3) | USA Today | Sep 22, 2025 |
| 5% | BONE Metaphorically thrown concession | (4) | The Atlantic | Sep 21, 2025 |
Last appeared together with the following clues in Universal puzzle
Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles
Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide
We found 40 solutions for Slap on the ___ (metaphorical small punishment). The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is WRIST.
With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.
With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Slap on the ___ (metaphorical small punishment).