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Catches Prisoners Stealing Land Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CONTRACTS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CONTRACTS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CONTRACTS" which means:
- noun
- • A binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
- • (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make
- • A variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid verb
- • Enter into a contractual arrangement
- • Engage by written agreement
- • Squeeze or press together
- • Be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
- • Become smaller or draw together
- • Make smaller
- • Compress or concentrate
- • Make or become more narrow or restricted
- • Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
An example sentence would be:
- • "He signed three contracts with different companies."
- • "The lawyer reviewed the contracts before finalizing them."
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20 Dec 2000 | The Guardian Cryptic / 20 Dec 2000 |
3 | He also worked on the first systematic method of recording physical characteristics of prisoners. | |
4 | Infer releasing prisoners is right
Telegraph Toughie -
13 Sep 2023 | Telegraph Toughie / 13 Sep 2023 |
5 | Like prisoners on gallows
New York Times -
06 Aug 1998 | New York Times / 06 Aug 1998 |
6 | Notorious for stealing catches from fishermen | |
7 | Prisoners exercise force
The Guardian Everyman -
24 Apr 2016 | The Guardian Everyman / 24 Apr 2016 |
