Cryptic crossword clue
In afterthought, no teacher backs places for detention 7

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

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What does PRISONS mean?

PRISONS noun
  1. A place or institution of confinement, especially of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.
  2. Confinement in prison.
  3. Any restrictive environment, such as a harsh academy or home.
PRISONS verb
  1. To imprison.

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