Prison guard, slangily Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, May 10, 2017 · 12-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, May 10, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 10, 2017 · 12-Down · 5 letters
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someone who guards prisoners
noun
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