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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 29% | 8 | "Break, Break, Break" poet | |
3 | 29% | 5 | Tennyson's "Break, Break, Break," e.g. | |
Stop For A B Break Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ARREST" which means:
- 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
An example sentence would be:
- • "The police will arrest anyone caught stealing."
- • "He was arrested for driving under the influence."
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The Guardian Cryptic05 Dec 2000 | Across 11 | |
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