The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CASTIGATE
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More clues leading to the result CASTIGATE
- Berate players getting a single wicket?
- Criticise players getting one wicket
- Reprimand actors one found by entrance
- Carpet from shed placed by one entrance
- Criticise cold wine scandal?
- Punish one in scandal involving players?
- Reprimand head of compliance over Italian wine scandal
- Blast shy Indian opener’s wicket
- Bully threw one over barrier
- Criticise players eating out with no end of fun
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The straight part
We know that "Punish" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case punish = castigate.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CASTIGATE mean?
CASTIGATE verb- To punish or reprimand someone severely.
- To execrate or condemn something in a harsh manner, especially by public criticism.
- To revise or make corrections to a publication.