Ancient city prison: pictures initially hung in it? (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CARTHAGE Ancient city prison: pictures initially hung in it? (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Sep 7, 2026
6% TROY Ancient city (4) (4) Mirror Quick Sep 10, 2026
6% THEBES Ancient city of Oedipus (6) The Telegraph Quick Aug 10, 2026
6% ICON Picture one prisoner (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Aug 5, 2026
5% IMAGE Picture (5) Commuter Sep 28, 2026
5% DIPTYCH Pair of pictures (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 27, 2026
5% SHOT Took pictures of (4) Commuter Sep 24, 2026
5% ABSENT Out of the picture (6)
5% TYRE Something that helps motorist travel round ancient city (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Sep 14, 2026
5% GET "___ the picture?" (3) USA Today Sep 12, 2026

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