Sweet, sugary stuff, but punishing in its application (4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CANE Sweet, sugary stuff, but punishing in its application (4) (4)
6% BAKESALE Fundraiser involving sweet stuff (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 1, 2025
5% SRS Typical univ. applicants (3) New York Times Oct 26, 2025
5% NOTV Kid's punishment, perhaps (4) Newsday Oct 26, 2025
5% TAR Bat application (3) Wall Street Journal Oct 25, 2025
5% GEAROIL Application for smoother shifting (7) New York Times Oct 25, 2025
5% LETOFF Excuse from punishment (6) Thomas Joseph Oct 23, 2025
5% DABS Ointment applications (4) Wall Street Journal Oct 21, 2025
5% COOL Sweet (4) USA Today Oct 19, 2025
5% HOTOIL Application in some massages (6) LA Times Daily Oct 19, 2025
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