What is the answer to "Punish, in a way" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Punish, in a way" is GROUND (6 letters).

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Punish, in a way WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 9, 2026 puzzle

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GROUND

6 letters · Down · last seen October 9, 2026

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