and 25: Wooden frame for hanging criminals Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue and 25: Wooden frame for hanging criminals . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is GALLOWS.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GALLOWS and 25: Wooden frame for hanging criminals (7)
6% PREVENTED Frustrated criminal repented, framing Victor (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 4, 2025
5% ACCOMPLICES Criminal's helpers (11) The Times Concise Nov 25, 2025
5% ABACUS Counting frame (6) The Times Specialist Nov 24, 2025
5% ONTO Hang __ (keep) (4) Newsday Nov 24, 2025
5% YOKE Oxen frame (4) The Telegraph Quick Nov 23, 2025
5% MOOD Frame of mind (4) Commuter Nov 22, 2025
5% AWAIT Hang around for (5) Wall Street Journal Nov 22, 2025
5% SABOT Wooden shoe (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 20, 2025
5% PUTUP Hang, say (5) Wall Street Journal Nov 20, 2025
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The clue "Wooden frame for hanging criminals" hints at a structure used for executions. "Gallows" fits as it historically refers to a framework where hangings took place, often associated with justice systems of the past.