After-school punishment
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is DETENTION.
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Why it fits
DETENTION is the 9-letter answer to “After-school punishment” in the May 2, 2024 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so DETENTION both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.