Crossword clue

“Escape from jail”

This clue appeared as 26-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 5, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
PRISONBREAK
Letters11
Starts withP
Ends withK
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 5, 202611 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Escape from jail” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 5, 2026 as 26-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with P and ends with K, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Escape from jail” clue?+

The answer is PRISONBREAK (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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