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Such A Cell Really Gets A Prisoner Down Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "OUBLIETTE" which means:
- noun
- • A dungeon with the only entrance or exit being a trap door in the ceiling
An example sentence would be:
- • "The princess was imprisoned in the dark and damp oubliette."
- • "The ancient castle had a hidden oubliette for keeping prisoners."
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The Guardian Cryptic20 Dec 2005 | Down 13 | |
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