Search Answers
Search Crossword Answers
Writer getting the cane, perhaps, as punishment (7) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Writer getting the cane, perhaps, as punishment (7) . 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PENANCE.
Love the NYT Mini? Try our Mini. You'll like our free daily Mini Crossword.
Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.
Crossword Answer For Writer getting the cane, perhaps, as punishment (7):
You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.
40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PENANCE Writer getting the cane, perhaps, as punishment (7) | (7) | ||
| 6% | SETTING This writer's work is getting harder | (7) | The Times Cryptic | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 6% | GLUTTON One having voracious appetite - for punishment perhaps (7) | (7) | Puzzler Cryptic | Oct 10, 2025 |
| 6% | POETICJUSTICE Fitting punishment | (13) | The Times Sunday Concise | Oct 5, 2025 |
| 6% | SHOOTS Bamboo canes, e.g. | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Sep 26, 2025 |
| 6% | SENTENCE Judicial punishment | (8) | The Times Concise | Sep 22, 2025 |
| 6% | DETENTION School punishment (9) | (9) | Mirror Classic | Sep 18, 2025 |
| 6% | SLAPONTHEWRIST Hand out punishment? | (14) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Sep 10, 2025 |
| 6% | UNROBE Get ready for a shower, perhaps | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Sep 7, 2025 |
| 6% | BLAG Get for free, perhaps | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Aug 23, 2025 |
Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles
Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide
We found 40 solutions for Writer getting the cane, perhaps, as punishment (7). The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is PENANCE.
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 Writer getting the cane, perhaps, as punishment (7).