Clue · January 23, 2026

Penalty for breaking curfew

7 Little Words clue and verified answer for Friday, January 23, 2026.

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 9 letters

"Penalty for breaking curfew"

G
R
O
U
N
D
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G

GROUNDING

9 letters · 3 vowels · 6 consonants

Letter analysis

9-letter answer

Letters

9

total length

Vowels

3

A E I O U

Unique letters

7

of 9

First / Last

G · G

opening / closing letter

About this clue

The clue "Penalty for breaking curfew" in the 7 Little Words puzzle for Friday, January 23, 2026 resolves to GROUNDING, a 9-letter answer.

This clue is one of seven in the daily puzzle. To see the full set of answers and the letter blocks for the day, return to the January 23, 2026 puzzle page.

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