The Clue
Admonished (9 letter answer)
The Answer
CHASTENED
Tags
Notes
The answer CHASTENED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Purified; refined
Definition
CHASTEN as a verb:
1. (chastise, castigate, objurgate, chasten, correct) = censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"
2. (chasten, moderate, temper) = restrain or temper
3. (tame, chasten, subdue) = correct by punishment or discipline
CHASTENED as an adjective:
1. (admonished, chastened, rebuked, reprimanded, reproved) = punished especially by reproof or reprimand