The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word PRISON which also is the latest solution we found used in King Syndicate in 2014.
Penitentiary crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PRISON | 50 % | 6 |
| GAOL | 50 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Penitentiary
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- punitive
- punitory
- pen
- prison
- jail
- imprisonment
- lockup
- gaol
- prisoner
- incarceration
- corrections
- confinement
Crossword Answer definitions
PRISON noun- A place or institution of confinement, especially of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.
- Confinement in prison.
- Any restrictive environment, such as a harsh academy or home.
- To imprison.
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