Penalties
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Punishments imposed for breaking rules, laws, or contracts, or disadvantages resulting from actions. Penalties can be fines, sanctions, or consequences in sports, legal, or social contexts.
“The team conceded three penalties during the football match.”
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Nine letters with -TIES ending; contains PENAL root
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Worth 14 points; common legal and sports terminology
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