The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word LEFT-HANDER
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More clues leading to the result LEFT-HANDER
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The straight part
We know that "Punch" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case punch = left-hander.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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Crossword Answer definitions
LEFT-HANDER noun- One who is left-handed.
- A blow struck with the left hand.