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CAPTURE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CAPTURE
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CAPTURE" which means:
- noun
- • The act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
- • A process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field
- • Any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle
- • The act of taking of a person by force
- • The removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board verb
- • Succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
- • Attract; cause to be enamored
- • Succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
- • Bring about the capture of an elementary particle or celestial body and causing it enter a new orbit
- • Take possession of by force, as after an invasion
- • Capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
An example sentence would be:
- • "The photographer managed to capture the perfect shot of the sunset."
- • "The police were able to capture the criminal after a long chase."
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| The Guardian Quick23 Jul 2003 | Across 9 | |
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