Cryptic crossword clue
Feel angry about sport being used for punishment? 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word FERULE

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The straight part
We know that "punishment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case punishment = ferule.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FERULE mean?

FERULE noun
  1. A ruler-shaped instrument, generally used to slap naughty children on the hand.
FERULE verb
  1. To punish with a ferule.

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