The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word INTERNED which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1984.
Detained and confined crossword clue answers
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNED | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Detained and confined
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- prison
- prisoner
- lockup
- custody
- detainment
- detention
- stormbound
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- captives
Crossword Answer definitions
INTERNED verb- To imprison somebody, usually without trial.
- To internalize.
- To work as an intern. Usually with little or no pay or other legal prerogatives of employment, for the purpose of furthering a program of education.
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