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No.82 This villain is wicked in the clearest fashion (8)

Anagram of one word in the clue ! ..... Strange word for the answer. lol

82. anagram of eight lettered word in clue.

Thanks a lot for that. Sure is a strange word.

Lots of strange words for answers but I'm convinced that the answer to q.14 is straightforward. I just can't get it!
'Gang member is in American prison and ....' (7)
This one has been driving me nuts and I can't find help anywhere.

Think of a ship or a prison on a ship ! :-)

The answer is a straightforward word and chambers defines this villain as 'bandit or highway robber, especially a member of a gang'.

The 4 letter word for the American pison + AND makes up the 7 letter answer.

The 4 letter word has other meanings as well ... Chambers ' two masted sqare rigged vessel; a place of detention on board ship (US Navy); a prison (US slang) ......

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This anagram online solver will give the answer ....

http://anagram-solver.utsire.com/

it gives a bout 15 answers ..... BUT only one of them starts with a small letter!

the answer (a noun) IS listed in Chambers, BUT only within the listing for the similar adjective that is a different spelling .... it is after the french for a villain!

Wow ! Prospector ...... you know lots of words ! lol

Thanks to all for q.14. I knew it was an easy one but you know how sometimes your brain won't engage.