Prisoners
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
People who are confined in prison as punishment for crimes or whilst awaiting trial. Individuals deprived of liberty and held in custody by legal authority.
“The prison reform programme aimed to reduce reoffending rates amongst prisoners.”
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Not typically used due to plural form; contains 'PRISON' root
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Worth 11 points; multiple 'R's and 'S's allow for strategic placement
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