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noun • the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) • the state of inactivity following an interruption verb • take into custody • hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of • attract and fix • cause to come to an abrupt stop | ||||||||
| 53% | 8 | Detain or detain | ||||||
noun • Restraint (act or result of holding back, device that restrains) • The projection or loop, on the thill of a vehicle, to which a strap of the harness is attached, to hold back a carriage when going downhill, or in backing. • The strap or part of the harness so used. | ||||||||
| 27% | 9 | Detain | ||||||
verb • get the meaning of something • take into custody • anticipate with dread or anxiety | ||||||||
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ARREST which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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ARREST
Updated: October 13, 2023
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