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Formerly Prison For Young Offenders Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
BORSTAL which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BORSTAL
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BORSTAL" which means:
- noun
- • Formerly a british reform school for youths considered too young to send to prison
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was sent to borstal for his involvement in the robbery."
- • "The government decided to shut down the borstal due to inadequate facilities."
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| The Guardian Quick17 May 2002 | Across 1 | |
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