Fear Of Arrest Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is APPREHENSION which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: APPREHENSION

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	12		Exact Match!
2	32%	4		Arrest a yob - some arrest!
3	28%	9		Fear - arrest

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "APPREHENSION" which means:

noun

• Fearful expectation or anticipation
• The cognitive condition of someone who understands
• Painful expectation
• The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

An example sentence would be:

• "She had a sense of apprehension before her exam."
• "There was a feeling of apprehension in the courtroom."

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Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic31 Jul 2006	Down 4
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