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"He was jailed" for example, but not for long (5,8) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue "He was jailed" for example, but not for long (5,8) . 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 13 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SHORTSENTENCE.
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Crossword Answer For "He was jailed" for example, but not for long (5,8):
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SHORTSENTENCE "He was jailed" for example, but not for long (5,8) | (13) | ||
| 8% | FINING Alternative to jailing | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Jul 18, 2026 |
| 8% | PRISON Jail | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | May 2, 2026 |
| 7% | AGO Long, long __ | (3) | Commuter | Jul 2, 2026 |
| 7% | THIRDPERSON He, for example - Cain? (5,6) | (11) | The Guardian Quick | Jun 10, 2026 |
| 6% | ACHING Longing (for) | (6) | Premier Sunday | Aug 2, 2026 |
| 6% | EXTENDED Long | (8) | The Times Sunday Concise | Aug 2, 2026 |
| 6% | ALES Porters, for example | (4) | New York Times | Aug 2, 2026 |
| 6% | UTILITY Sewerage, for example | (7) | New York Times | Aug 1, 2026 |
| 6% | DVR TiVo, for example | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | Aug 1, 2026 |
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