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British Lockups Crossword Clue
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GAOLS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
GAOLS
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "GAOLS" which means:
- noun
- • A correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) verb
- • Lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
An example sentence would be:
- • "The gaols in early america were grim and overcrowded."
- • "The government invested in new technology to improve security in the gaols."
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| New York Times17 Nov 1976 | Down 47 | |
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