Prisoner

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A person legally held in prison as a punishment for crimes or whilst awaiting trial. It can also refer to someone captured and confined by an enemy during war.

“The prisoner maintained his innocence throughout the lengthy trial.”

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Synonyms

inmate convict detainee captive

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Wordle

Contains common letters P, R, I, S, O, N, E with R appearing twice

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points; good length for strategic placement

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