Lockup
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A cell or holding area in a local police station used for detaining suspects temporarily before they appear before a court.
“The drunk and disorderly suspect spent the night in the lockup before appearing before the magistrate.”
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lock·up
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Wordle
Compound of LOCK and UP, the K at position 4 and P at position 6 are worth confirming early
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Worth 14 points, K is a high-value tile at 5 points and UP closing the word adds further flexibility
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