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| 2 | 39% | 6 | Police action taken to apprehend a suspect | |
| 3 | 36% | 5 | To arrest or hold (a suspect) | |
Arrest Suspect Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 97 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
APPREHEND which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
APPREHEND
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "APPREHEND" which means:
- verb
- • Get the meaning of something
- • Take into custody
- • Anticipate with dread or anxiety
An example sentence would be:
- • "The police were able to apprehend the thief before he could escape."
- • "It took several months for the authorities to apprehend the serial killer."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic17 May 2010 | Down 14 | |
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