Crossword answer
PENITENTIARY
12 letters · Used for 1 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen The Independent, May 30, 2026
Letter pattern
PENITENTIARY
Clues that lead to PENITENTIARY
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US prison12The IndependentMay 30, 2026
About PENITENTIARY in crosswords
PENITENTIARY is a 12-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 1 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “US prison” in the The Independent crossword on May 30, 2026.
Other 12-letter answers
INAHEARTBEAT"Cardiological" very fast
EVENINGDRESSFormal attire
BURGLARALARMCrime prevention device
QUICKASAWINK"Eyelash" very fast
VERONICAMARSTeen drama starring Kristen Bell
ALEXBORSTEINMADtv cast member who won two Emmys in 2018 for her work on 17-Across and 43-/49-Across: 2 wds.
THEMARVELOUSWith 49-Across Amazon Prime series in which 22-Across played manager Susie Myerson: 2 wds.
KAMALAHARRIS*Joe Biden's vice president
VIRGINIAHAMS*Dry-cured meats from Smithfield
PREPOSTEROUSRidiculous homework, moving roses out
LIGHTREADINGGossip magazine articles, say
READINGLIGHTBook illuminator
HERSHEYSKISSFoil-wrapped chocolate drop
FACETHEMUSICAccept unintended consequences
Every appearance of PENITENTIARY (2)
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May 30, 2026
US prison · The Independent · 6 Down
Apr 18, 2024
US prison · The Independent · 10 Across