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Excellent form of punishment (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fine

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'excellent' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'form of punishment' is the second definition.
(someone may be fined as a punishment)

(Other definitions for fine that I've seen before include "nice > brandy" , "Very thin - excellent?" , "Sheer or very good" , "Super" , "A monetary penalty - sounds great" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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