penitentiary

penitentiary is a valid 12-letter word worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 in Words With Friends.

Meaning

What does penitentiary mean?

  • noun

    a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes

  • adjective

    showing or constituting penance

  • adjective

    used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers

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