Punish publicly, perhaps Crossword Clue
15 letters · New York Times · Friday, July 6, 2007 · 55-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, July 6, 2007.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 6, 2007 · 55-Across · 15 letters
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What does this clue mean?
To punish someone so as to give a warning to others; sometimes, to overpunish them for added deterrence.
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