Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word GUARDROOMS

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The straight part
We know that "Cells" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cells = guardrooms.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GUARDROOMS mean?

GUARDROOMS noun
  1. A room used by soldiers when on guard.
  2. A jail cell in which military prisoners are kept.

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