The LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle from January 21, 2026 featured the clue "Prisoner", and we've found 6 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to INMATE as the most likely solution — it's 6 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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6 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
INMATE
Prisoner
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
99%
INMATE
Prisoner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
50%
PAROLEE
Conditionally free prisoner
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 21, 2023
50%
PAROLEE
Conditionally free prisoner
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 21, 2023
50%
INTERNEE
War prisoner
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 10, 2021
50%
INTERNEE
War prisoner
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 10, 2021
50%
LEGSHACKLE
*Restraint on a prisoner
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2019
50%
LEGSHACKLE
*Restraint on a prisoner
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2019
1%
TIME
What prisoners do
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 24, 2023
1%
TIME
What prisoners do
Universal Crossword · Jul 24, 2023
1%
PENALCOLONY
Settlement for prisoners
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2021
1%
PENALCOLONY
Settlement for prisoners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Prisoner" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 6 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is INMATE (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Prisoner"?
The best answer for "Prisoner" is INMATE with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Prisoner" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 4 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on January 21, 2026.