Avoiding being taken for punishment Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Avoiding being taken for punishment" leads us to the answer "HIDING". Let's break down the clue to understand why this answer fits.

• The clue starts with "Avoiding" which suggests that the answer involves staying away from something or someone.
• The phrase "being taken" implies that there is a risk of punishment or being caught and held accountable.
• The word "for" indicates the purpose or reason behind the avoidance.
• Finally, "punishment" signifies the negative consequences one would face if caught or discovered.

Putting all these parts together, we find that "HIDING" perfectly matches the clue. When someone is hiding, they are actively avoiding being found or discovered, specifically to evade punishment or negative consequences.

In this particular clue, "HIDING" is the ideal answer as it accurately captures the concept of avoiding punishment.

Remember, crossword clues can be tricky, often requiring careful scrutiny of the given words and their contextual meanings. It's important to consider the subtle hints and associations embedded in the clue to arrive at the correct answer.

Definition of "HIDING"

a physical beating

Example :

they caught him and gave him a hiding

if they'd played badly they might have expected a hiding

the shipowner had gone into hiding

 The Crossword clue "Avoiding being taken for punishment" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	27 May 2019	HIDING