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| 99% | 10 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty | ||||
| 37% | 7 | Snare drum hit often heard after a joke | ||
noun • A percussive note in which the drumstick hits both the head and the rim of the drum. • A percussive sting or flourish used to punctuate a joke in a cabaret or vaudeville act. | ||||
| 32% | 9 | Respond to a joke with a similar joke | ||
verb • throw back with a quick, light motion | ||||
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PUNISHMENT which was last seen in the Telegraph Toughie crossword.
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PUNISHMENT
Updated: December 2, 2025
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