What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hand out punishment? (4,2,3,5)" mean?

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What is the answer to "Hand out punishment? (4,2,3,5)"?

The answer is slap on the wrist.

Hand out punishment? (4,2,3,5)

Telegraph Cryptic #31028 | 1 Across | 2025-09-10 flower

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