Looking for NOUN: "a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody"? This 4-letter clue recently appeared in the Missing Letter October 12, 2025 puzzle. Find the answer below to complete your crossword.
NOUN: "a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody" Crossword Answer
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What is the 4-letter answer to "NOUN: "a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody"" crossword clue?
The answer to the "NOUN: "a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody"" crossword clue is JAIL. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the Missing Letter puzzle.
Which crossword used "NOUN: "a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody"" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Missing Letter puzzle on October 12, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
What is the meaning of JAIL?
The word JAIL means: a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence). This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "NOUN: "a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody"".