Clues for the word "PUNISHMENT"

We've had 9 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 7 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Easy crossword on May 29, 2026.

Definition of punishment

n. - The act of punishing.
n. - Any pain, suffering, or loss inflicted on a person because of a crime or offense.
n. - A penalty inflicted by a court of justice on a convicted offender as a just retribution, and incidentally for the purposes of reformation and prevention.

Referring Clues

Last Seen In

Evening Standard Easy - May 29, 2026
Guardian Quick - December 06, 2017
Guardian Quiptic - October 16, 2006
Guardian Cryptic - September 01, 2006
Guardian Cryptic - July 19, 2004
Guardian Cryptic - April 02, 2002
Guardian Cryptic - June 12, 2000