NYT Crossword · 6 Across
“Prisons” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Monday, October 24, 2016 as 6 Across. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Monday, October 24, 2016 · 6 Across
Every time this clue appeared
- Oct 24, 2016 · 6 Across · 5 letters
- Feb 28, 2011 · 37 Across · 5 letters
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Monday, October 24, 2016.
Across
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Down
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- 12Highly classified crossword clue9 letters
- 13Ruminated (on) crossword clue5 letters
- 18Italian-style sauce brand crossword clue4 letters
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- 24"___ hands are the devil's playthings" crossword clue4 letters
- 25All hands on deck crossword clue4 letters
- 26Physically fit crossword clue4 letters
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “Prisons”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with J and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Prisons” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 24, 2016, at 6 Across. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Prisons” crossword clue?
The answer is JAILS (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.