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Punishment for being thin? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fine

This clue is a double definition.

'punishment' is the first definition.
(fine is a kind of punishment)

'being thin?' is the second definition.
('fine' can be similar in meaning to 'thin')

'for' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for fine that I've seen before include "Penalty; exalted; brandy" , "Splendid - financial penalty" , "nearly in line with wicket" , "Sunny -- penalty" , "Very thin - excellent?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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