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An American Can Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PENITENTIARY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PENITENTIARY
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PENITENTIARY" which means:
- 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 adjective
- • Of or relating to penance; penitential.
- • Of or relating to the punishment of criminals.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was sentenced to 10 years in the penitentiary for armed robbery."
- • "The penitentiary is overcrowded and understaffed."
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| The Guardian Cryptic25 Aug 2008 | Down 4 | |
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