Crossword Genius

Punished, some fine day (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fined

'punished' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'some fine day' is the wordplay.
'some fine' becomes 'fine'.
'day' becomes 'd' (abbreviation for day).
'fine'+'d'='FINED'

(Other definitions for fined that I've seen before include "Fed in (anag.)" , "Mulcted" , "Ordered to pay penalty" , "Imposed financial penalty on" .)

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