The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word FINING which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2018.
Alternative to sending to jail crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| FINING | 100 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Alternative to sending to jail
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- mittimus
- gaol
- send
- remand
- baseband
- deferment
- intransitive
- qualifying
- transition
- home
- multiplex
- out
Crossword Answer definitions
FINING verb- To make finer, purer, or cleaner; to purify or clarify.
- To become finer, purer, or cleaner.
- To make finer, or less coarse, as in bulk, texture, etc.
- To change by fine gradations.
- To clarify (wine and beer) by filtration.
- To become gradually fine; to diminish; to dwindle (with away, down, or off).
- To issue a fine as punishment to (someone).
- To pay a fine.
- To finish; to cease.
- To cause to cease; to stop.
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