Famous prison (8)

Latest answer — September 16, 2026

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ALCATRAZ refers to the former federal prison on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, one of the world’s best-known prisons.

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Alcatraz Island and its former prison in San Francisco Bay

Guardian Quick Crossword

This clue's Wednesday, September 16, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Famous prison (8) in the The Guardian Quick crossword is ALCATRAZ — a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 16, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 20-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

Famous prison (8)” answer

ALCATRAZ (8 letters)

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When else has “Famous prison (8)” appeared?

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September 16, 2026 (most recent) ALCATRAZ. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Famous prison (8)”?

The answer is ALCATRAZ, a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Famous prison (8)”?

8 letters: ALCATRAZ.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 16, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 20-Across.

Can “Famous prison (8)” have a different answer?

Yes — The Guardian Quick sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Guardian Quick answers?

The full grid for September 16, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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