Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

American Jugs Crossword Clue

There is 1 exact and 126 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is PENITENTIARIES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PENITENTIARIES

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
Expand?LettersAnswerClue
99%14Exact Match!
noun

• a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes

adjective satellite

• used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers

• showing or constituting penance

24%10 Uniquely-shaped jugs made of clay
No meanings yet for this word...
24%8 Resembling large jugs
noun

• A two-handled jar with a narrow neck that was used in ancient times to store or carry wine or oil.

• One of various units for measuring liquid or volume during the Roman Empire, measuring between 18.5 and 39 litres depending on the variant.

• Ancient unit of volume, for the measurement of the internal capacity of a ship.

• In botany, the lower valve of the fruit that opens transversely.

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Cryptic crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Sisters burdened with old names

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Cryptic25 Mar 2005 Across 27
This clue was last seen in the publications above.

How's It Work?

Our Data

Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.

Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.

Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool

Similar Clues

ClueSource
1
Like some jugs
New York Times - 10 Mar 1990
New York Times / 10 Mar 1990
2
Room for jugs and linens
New York Times - 01 Sep 1991
New York Times / 01 Sep 1991
3
Some jugs
New York Times - 30 Nov 2002
New York Times / 30 Nov 2002
4
The pitchers of these plants are shaped like tubes or jugs
5
Toby's toppers on jugs
Telegraph Cross Atlantic - 21 Feb 2024
Telegraph Cross Atlantic / 21 Feb 2024
6
Utilized in the production of shampoo bottles and water jugs
7
Vase-shaped jugs
New York Times - 03 Jun 1989
New York Times / 03 Jun 1989

Similar Clues With The Same Answers

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen