Be too fussy in jail — it's punishment, principally Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NITPICK Be too fussy in jail — it's punishment, principally (7)
60% PRISON Jail (6) The Telegraph Quick May 2, 2026
52% SPARES Doesn't punish (6) Wall Street Journal May 2, 2026
52% SAO ___ Tome and Principe (3) Universal Apr 25, 2026
52% CANED Punished (5) (5) Mirror Quick Apr 16, 2026
52% FINE Monetary punishment (4) Commuter Apr 10, 2026
52% CELL Jail part (4) Commuter Mar 18, 2026
52% MAIN Principal (4) The Telegraph Mini Mar 2, 2026
52% PENAL Of punishment (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 19, 2026
52% NIT ___-pick (be fussy) (3)
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