Jail

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A place where people are confined as punishment for a crime.

“The suspect was taken to jail after his arrest.”

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Contains J and double vowels AI, moderate difficulty.

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Worth 11 points with the valuable J.

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