Pummel (5)
(Other definitions for cream that I've seen before include "Butterfat part of milk" , "treat for cat?" , "Pick - fatty part of milk" , "Elite; pale yellow" , "Top or best part" .)
'pummel' is the definition.
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This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for punch that I've seen before include "Vigorous blow" , "Act violently" , "Strike, Judy's husband" , "Slug - mixed drink" , "Hook, maybe" .)