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The Clue
Castigated (8 letter answer)
The Answer
PUNISHED
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Notes
The answer PUNISHED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
PUNISH as a verb:
1. (punish, penalize, penalise) = impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on; "The students were penalized for showing up late for class"; "we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again"
PUNISHED as an adjective:
1. subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)