Cryptic crossword clue
Director admits dreadful lie to court 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BAILEY*

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What does BAILEY* mean?

BAILEY* noun
  1. The outer wall of a feudal castle.
  2. The space immediately within the outer wall of a castle or fortress.
  3. (in certain proper names) A prison or court of justice.

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