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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% | CHINA Mate | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Jun 2, 2026 |
| 7% | TEALS Guy almost captures 50 ducks | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Mar 3, 2026 |
| 6% | EWE Ram's mate | (3) | Universal | Jun 12, 2026 |
| 6% | CAM Picture capturer, for short | (3) | ||
| 6% | AMIGO Mate in Madrid | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Jun 9, 2026 |
| 6% | KISSCAM Capturer of ballpark smooches | (7) | Newsday | Jun 7, 2026 |
| 6% | ULTI "Mate" prefix | (4) | USA Today Quick | Jun 6, 2026 |
| 6% | VE "Mate" prefix | (2) | USA Today Quick | Jun 6, 2026 |
| 6% | EVE Adam's mate | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | Jun 4, 2026 |
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