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| 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% | LIP Disrespect metaphor | (3) | Newsday | Oct 18, 2025 |
| 5% | PALATE Taste, metaphorically | (6) | New York Times | Oct 13, 2025 |
| 5% | MASK Deception metaphor | (4) | Newsday | Oct 11, 2025 |
| 5% | WEB Metaphor for intrigue | (3) | Newsday | Oct 10, 2025 |
| 5% | POETICJUSTICE Fitting punishment | (13) | The Times Sunday Concise | Oct 5, 2025 |
| 5% | LIONSDEN Hostile place, metaphorically | (8) | Universal | Oct 5, 2025 |
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