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"Spare the rod, ___ the child" Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue "Spare the rod, ___ the child" 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 SPOIL.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SPOIL "Spare the rod, ___ the child" | (5) | Universal | Mar 9, 2017 |
| 7% | FRUGAL Sparing | (6) | The Atlantic | Oct 5, 2025 |
| 6% | SPIT Barbecue rod | (4) | LA Times Daily | Nov 18, 2025 |
| 6% | BAR Metal rod; forbid | (3) | The Telegraph Mini | Nov 18, 2025 |
| 6% | NEONATE Newborn child | (7) | New York Times | Nov 18, 2025 |
| 6% | EROS Aphrodite's child | (4) | Newsday | Nov 14, 2025 |
| 6% | SON Male child | (3) | Commuter | Nov 12, 2025 |
| 6% | POLE Fishing rod | (4) | Newsday | Nov 11, 2025 |
| 6% | GIRL Child (4) | (4) | Mirror Quick | Nov 11, 2025 |
| 6% | XER Boomer's child | (3) | Newsday | Nov 9, 2025 |
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