Jail
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A place where people are confined as punishment for a crime.
“The suspect was taken to jail after his arrest.”
Pronunciation
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/dʒeɪl/
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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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