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Pirates Crossword Clue
There are 17 exact and 264 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
HIJACKS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HIJACKS
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "HIJACKS" which means:
- noun
- • Seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination verb
- • Take arbitrarily or by force
- • Seize control of
An example sentence would be:
- • "The hijacks of airplanes in the 1970s were a tragic and alarming trend."
- • "She watched a documentary about the daring hijacks committed by pirates in the past."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times01 Jan 2021 | Across 1 | |
| New York Times25 Dec 2009 | Down 33 | |
| The Guardian Quick14 Aug 2002 | Down 4 | |
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