Prison
Crossword Clue & Answers

25 November 2021
Last seen in: Irish Independent - Simple
We found 6 answers for the crossword clue 'Prison', the most recent of which was seen in the Irish Independent - Simple.
This clue looks to be a standard clue as in it's a NON-CRYPTIC crossword based on the publications in which we have recently seen it.
We have given Prison a popularity rating of 'Very Common' because it has featured in a numerous crossword publications and has multiple answers.
As well as being a clue we've also seen Prison as an answer itself some 138 times.
Prison is a single word clue made up of 6 letters.
We most recently saw this clue in 'Irish Independent - Simple' on Saturday, 12 June 2021 with the answer being SLAMMER, but the most popular answer for this clue is GAOL.
We've seen this clue in the following publications:
- Irish Independent - Simple - 12 Jun 2021
- The Mirror Classic - 4 May 2021
- The Mirror Classic - 7 Jan 2021
- The Daily Mail Quick - 30 Oct 2020
- The Guardian Speedy - 31 May 2020
- The Daily Mail Smallest Hardest - 21 Feb 2020
- The Guardian Speedy - 30 Sep 2018
- The Guardian Speedy - 1 May 2016
Definitions and usage
Before we get to our crossword answers for 'Prison', take a look at the definitions and example uses below, sometimes these help you think of different words or phrases that are common to 'Prison' and give you a hint.
- A correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
- A prisonlike situation; a place of seeming confinement
Crossword Answers
4 Letters
CAGE
An enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
GAOL
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)
JAIL
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)
STIR
A rapid active commotion
5 Letters
CLINK
A short light metallic sound
7 Letters
SLAMMER
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)
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