Prison design that allows one guard to keep watch on all the inmates Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “Prison design that allows one guard to keep watch on all the inmates” from the New York Times crossword of June 26, 2026? It has 10 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.

Crossword answer

NEW YORK TIMES, JUNE 26, 2026

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What is the answer to “Prison design that allows one guard to keep watch on all the inmates”?

PANOPTICON, 10 letters: a circular prison.

When was “Prison design that allows one guard to keep watch on all the inmates” last seen in a crossword?

In the New York Times crossword of June 26, 2026.

How many letters does the answer have?

10 letters, starting with P.