Part of numerous English pen names (4)

I believe the answer is:

gaol

(Other definitions for gaol that I've seen before include "stir" , "Nick" , "Prison (British spelling)" , "Alternative to jail" , "See 1" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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