Driving penalty
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is DEMERIT.
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Why it fits
DEMERIT is the 7-letter answer to “Driving penalty” in the December 2, 2022 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so DEMERIT both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.