This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ L
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About the answer
PENAL as a word: Of or relating to punishment; Subject to punishment; punishable.
PENAL has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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