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Nab A Crook Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 141 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
COLLAR which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
COLLAR
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "COLLAR" which means:
- noun
- • A band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
- • (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
- • Anything worn or placed about the neck
- • A short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part
- • The stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
- • A band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
- • Necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
- • A figurative restraint
- • The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) verb
- • Take into custody
- • Seize by the neck or collar
- • Furnish with a collar
An example sentence would be:
- • "She put a collar on her dog before taking him for a walk."
- • "His shirt had a stain on the collar."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times28 Oct 1983 | Across 25 | |
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