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Almost mate, having backed capture (6) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Almost mate, having backed capture (6) last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ENTRAP.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ENTRAP Almost mate, having backed capture (6) | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | May 26, 2025 |
| 7% | SLAP Mates back for punch (4) | (4) | The Sun Two Speed | Oct 20, 2025 |
| 7% | NAB Capture | (3) | Commuter | Oct 9, 2025 |
| 6% | DRONEBEE Male that mates with a queen | (8) | Universal | Nov 8, 2025 |
| 6% | EVE Adam's mate | (3) | Commuter | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 6% | NEED Have to have | (4) | Universal | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 6% | ADAM Eve's mate | (4) | New York Times | Nov 3, 2025 |
| 6% | AMI Mate, in Marseille | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 3, 2025 |
| 6% | TEAM Mate (anag) (4) | (4) | The Guardian Quick | Oct 30, 2025 |
| 6% | DIE Ride or ___ (loyal mate) | (3) |
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