“Spot for a light punishment” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WRIST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Spot for a light punishment”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 7, 2026, where it runs at 20 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 7, 2026 grid5DSki slope vehicle7 ltrs›6DLose affection for6 ltrs›7DWiped out, in slang5 ltrs›8DFusses4 ltrs›9DNo-nos at some highway intersections9 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 7, 20261AWhat suggests that relief is at hand?10 ltrs›11ASome4 ltrs›15A"News to me"10 ltrs›16AShankar who co-composed the score for 1982's "Gandhi"4 ltrs›17A"Well, now everyone will know"15 ltrs›19AFamily nickname3 ltrs›21AEponym of U.S. track and field's Male Athlete of the Year Award5 ltrs›22AMember of the World Cup's "Tartan Army" fan base4 ltrs›
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