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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 | ||||||||
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noun • A prison or jail/gaol. | ||||||||
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verb • restrain or bind with chains | ||||||||
Prisons Crossword Clue
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JAILS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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JAILS
Updated: October 11, 2023
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