Brief closure of jail with a prisoner in charge Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LACONIC Brief closure of jail with a prisoner in charge (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Dec 31, 2024
3% CLASP Necklace closure (5) Commuter Aug 19, 2026
2% EXCON Former prisoner (5) The Telegraph Quick Aug 26, 2026
2% GOVERNOR Prison boss (8) The Telegraph Quick Aug 24, 2026
2% CELL Prison chamber (4) The Telegraph Quick Aug 23, 2026
2% MCS Hosts, in brief (3) New York Times Aug 23, 2026
2% SEC Brief time (3) Thomas Joseph Aug 21, 2026
2% JAILBIRD Prisoner (8) The Telegraph Quick Aug 20, 2026
2% TROU Brief in pants (4) New York Times Aug 20, 2026
2% BREATHER Brief rest (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 17, 2026

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