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The Clue

Women's prison attendant (6 letter answer)

The Answer

MATRON

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Notes

The answer MATRON is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.

Related Clues

Dowager
Headmistress
Female attendant
Female guard
Housemother, e.g.
Woman guard
Woman warden
Female prison official
Ladies'-room attendant
Mature married woman
Member of a ladies' club
A Mother's Day honoree
Woman in charge of a prison
Women's prison figure

Definition

MATRON as a noun:

1. a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
2. a wardress in a prison
3. (matron, head nurse) = a woman in charge of nursing in a medical institution