Detective and prisoner accepting rubbish given by one delivering sentences? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DICTATION Detective and prisoner accepting rubbish given by one delivering sentences? (9) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 16, 2023
5% STRETCHY Prison sentence, yes, but it is not rigid (8) (8) Puzzler Cryptic Feb 17, 2026
5% STRETCHES Extends prison sentences (9) (9) Puzzler Cryptic Feb 9, 2026
5% SERVEONESTIME See out a prison sentence (13) The Times Concise Nov 26, 2025
4% SLEUTHS Detectives (7) Commuter Feb 19, 2026
4% PRONE Given (to) (5) LA Times Daily Feb 19, 2026
4% SCREW Prison warder, to prisoners (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 17, 2026
4% ERASE Clear a sentence? (5) New York Times Feb 13, 2026
4% NOUN Sentence subject (4) USA Today Quick Feb 9, 2026
4% BS Sentence subject (2) USA Today Quick Feb 9, 2026

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