Spot for a light punishment NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Spot for a light punishment” crossword clue is WRIST (5 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times crosswords, most recently on August 7, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 5 LETTERS
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WRIST: to sweep the puck along the ice before shooting it.
Best answers for “Spot for a light punishment”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WRIST | 5 | Spot for a light punishment |
| 2 | SLAP | 4 | ___ on the wrist (light punishment) similar clue |
| 3 | PENAL | 5 | Punishment-related similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | August 7, 2026 | WRIST | 20 Across |
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Questions about the Spot for a light punishment Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Spot for a light punishment crossword clue?
WRIST is the 5-letter answer to the “Spot for a light punishment” crossword clue.
When was the Spot for a light punishment crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of August 7, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the Spot for a light punishment crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with SLAP (“___ on the wrist (light punishment)”), PENAL (“Punishment-related”).