Prison design that allows one guard to keep watch on all the inmates Crossword Clue
10 letters · New York Times · Friday, June 26, 2026 · 28-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, June 26, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 26, 2026 · 28-Down · 10 letters
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a circular prison with cells distributed around a central surveillance station; proposed by Jeremy Bentham in 1791
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