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The Clue
Punish severely (4 letter answer)
The Answer
CANE
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Notes
The answer CANE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
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Definition
CANE as a noun:
1. a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
2. a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane
3. a stiff switch used to hit students as punishment
CANE as a verb:
1. (cane, flog, lambaste, lambast) = beat with a cane