Crossword clue
Retribution crossword clue
We have 15 answers for the clue “Retribution”, from 7–11 letters. The most likely answer is REVENGE.
All answers for “Retribution”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 7-letter answers | ||
| REVENGE Best match | 7 | Harm done in return for a wrong |
| NEMESIS | 7 | Inescapable downfall or punishment |
| PAYBACK | 7 | Informal word for revenge |
| JUSTICE | 7 | Deserved treatment |
| PENALTY | 7 | Punishment imposed |
| REDRESS | 7 | Setting right of a wrong |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| REPRISAL | 8 | Act of retaliation |
| REQUITAL | 8 | Return made for an act |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| VENGEANCE | 9 | Punishment exacted for an injury |
| RECKONING | 9 | Time of being called to account |
| REPAYMENT | 9 | Return for something done |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| PUNISHMENT | 10 | Penalty for an offence |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| RETALIATION | 11 | Returning like for like |
| COMEUPPANCE | 11 | Deserved punishment |
| JUST DESERTS | 11 | What one deserves |
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What does “Retribution” mean?
A noun for punishment inflicted in return for a wrong, whether through justice or personal vengeance.
Solving tip
REVENGE and NEMESIS both fit seven letters, so use the crossings to separate them. VENGEANCE and REQUITAL are the more formal choices at nine and eight.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Retribution"?
The most likely answer is REVENGE (7 letters) — Harm done in return for a wrong. Other common answers are VENGEANCE (9), NEMESIS (7), PAYBACK (7), REPRISAL (8).
How many letters are in the answer to "Retribution"?
Answers to "Retribution" range from 7–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.