Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Kind of offense (5 letter answer)
The Answer
PENAL
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Notes
The answer PENAL is seen frequently, appearing about once every 180 puzzles.
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Definition
PENAL as an adjective:
1. of or relating to punishment; "penal reform"; "penal code"
2. serving as or designed to impose punishment; "penal servitude"; "a penal colony"
3. (penal, punishable) = subject to punishment by law; "a penal offense"