The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word STABBING which also is the latest solution we found used in Slate in 2003.
Prison assault, frequently crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| STABBING | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Prison assault, frequently
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- stabbing
- inflict
- cell
- convict
- cooler
- parole
- penal
- penalty
- penitentiary
- punishment
- security
- timed
Crossword Answer definitions
STABBING verb- To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a pointed tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.
- To thrust in a stabbing motion.
- To recklessly hit with the tip of a pointed object, such as a weapon or finger (often used with at).
- To cause a sharp, painful sensation (often used with at).
- To injure secretly or by malicious falsehood or slander.
- To roughen a brick wall with a pick so as to hold plaster.
- To pierce folded sheets, near their back edges, for the passage of thread or wire.
- An incident in which a person is stabbed.
- (of pain) Sharp, intense.
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