Prisoners

9 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 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.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈprɪzənəz/

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Synonyms

inmatesconvictsdetaineescaptives

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Wordle

Not typically used due to plural form; contains 'PRISON' root

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points; multiple 'R's and 'S's allow for strategic placement

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