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1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 26% | 8 | Police force that originated as the North-West Mounted Police | |
3 | 26% | 6 | A police officer in charge of a police station in India. | |
Unusual Police Function Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ARRESTING" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Commanding attention verb
- • To stop the motion of (a person or animal).
- • To stay, remain.
- • To stop or slow (a process, course etc.).
- • To seize (someone) with the authority of the law; to take into legal custody.
- • To catch the attention of.
- • To undergo cardiac arrest. adjective
- • Striking, gripping
An example sentence would be:
- • "The painting had an arresting composition."
- • "The movie had an arresting storyline."
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The Guardian Cryptic28 Aug 2000 | Across 10 | |
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