Writer getting the cane, perhaps, as punishment (7) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PENANCE Writer getting the cane, perhaps, as punishment (7) (7)
7% CATCHIT Note on puss that is to get punished (7) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 28, 2026
7% FERULES Punishment canes (7)
7% FERULE Punishment cane (6)
6% SHOP Get groceries, perhaps (4) USA Today Sep 24, 2026
6% GETIT Understand; be punished (5) The Telegraph Quick Sep 18, 2026
6% UNDUE Excessive, as criticism or punishment (5) New York Times Mini Sep 17, 2026
6% IMMODEST Getting round backtracking editor, this writer's very cocky (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 17, 2026
6% THAWS Gets out of the freezer, perhaps (5) The Washington Post Mini Sep 15, 2026
6% CARROTANDSTICK Reward or punishment offered in order to get someone to do something (14) Puzzler Backwords Sep 14, 2026
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