A time back, the soldier was captured by (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EIGHT A time back, the soldier was captured by (5) (5)
8% NAB Capture (3) Commuter Apr 2, 2026
7% EXTRA Additional time for absorbing Times time! (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 3, 2026
7% ERA Are back for a long time (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Jun 2, 2026
7% ADSPEAK "Money-back guarantee" and "Limited-time offer" (7) New York Times May 31, 2026
7% CHER If I Could Turn Back Time singer (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 30, 2026
7% DREARY Gloomy and arid: that captures attention (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Cryptic May 30, 2026
7% RETOOK Captured again (6) Commuter May 29, 2026
7% MERCENARY Soldier of fortune (9) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 26, 2026
7% ANTS "Soldier" insects (4) Commuter May 15, 2026
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