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noun • a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war | ||||||||
| 38% | 12 | Captive or captive | ||||||
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verb • have amorous affairs; of men | ||||||||
Captive Boy Held Hostage By Intruder Crossword Clue
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PRISONER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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PRISONER
Updated: October 14, 2023
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