Cryptic crossword clue
Prison psychologist taking November off 3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word JUG

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The straight part
We know that "Prison" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case prison = jug.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does JUG mean?

JUG noun
  1. A serving vessel or container, typically circular in cross-section and typically higher than it is wide, with a relatively small mouth or spout, an ear handle and often a stopper or top.
  2. The amount that a jug can hold.
  3. Jail.
  4. (chiefly in the plural) A woman's breasts.
  5. A kettle.
  6. (chiefly in the plural) A kind of large, high-powered vacuum tube.
JUG verb
  1. To stew in an earthenware jug etc.
  2. To put into jail.
  3. To utter a sound like "jug", as certain birds do, especially the nightingale.
  4. (of quails or partridges) To nestle or collect together in a covey.
JUG noun
  1. A small mixed breed of dog created by mating a Jack Russell terrier and a pug.

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