Serving to punish Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, March 4, 2002 · 31-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, March 4, 2002.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 4, 2002 · 31-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
serving as or designed to impose punishment; "penal servitude"
adjective
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