The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word YARDBIRD which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Convict, in old slang crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| YARDBIRD | 100 % | 8 |
Why may YARDBIRD be the right solution?
"Yardbird" is a slang term for a prisoner or convict, particularly one who is serving a long sentence. The term originated in the early 20th century and was commonly used in the United States. It is believed to have originated from the idea that prisoners were like birds in a cage, confined to a small space (the prison yard) and unable to fly away.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Convict, in old slang
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- con
- screw
- screwed
- bird
- crate
- hen
- jack
- pagan
- egg
- jacked
- jacking
- jacks
Crossword Answer definitions
YARDBIRD noun- A chicken.
- A person who is imprisoned.
- A soldier who is required to perform menial work on the grounds of a military base.
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