Illicit Prohibition-era establishment (9 letters)

{ Answer }

SPEAKEASY

{ Related Clues }

"Blind tiger"
Prohibition establishment
Prohibition oasis?
"Hush joint" of the 20's
Popular spot in the 20's
It may be password-protected

{ Tags }

20s, be, blind, era, establishment, hush, illicit, it, joint, may, oasis, password, popular, prohibition, protected, speakeasy, spot, tiger

{ Notes }

The answer SPEAKEASY is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2000 puzzles.

{ Definition }

SPEAKEASY as a noun:

1. (during prohibition) an illegal barroom