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The Clue

Lockup (7 letter answer)

The Answer

SLAMMER

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Notes

The answer SLAMMER is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.

Related Clues

Jail, slangily
Clink
Hoosegow
Stir
The big house
Calaboose or stir
Name for a heavy hitter

Definition

SLAMMER as a noun:

1. a person who closes things violently; "she's a dramatic slammer of doors"
2. (jail, jailhouse, gaol, clink, slammer, poky, pokey) = 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)