Ambushed; held up (7) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Ambushed; held up (7) . 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is WAYLAID.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WAYLAID Ambushed; held up (7) (7)
9% SNEAKATTACKER Ambusher (13)
8% JUMPSHIP Desert ambush requires craft (8) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 29, 2025
8% PENT ___-up (like held in emotions) (4)
8% JUMP Ambush magistrate without hesitation (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 20, 2025
8% TRAP Part set up ambush (4) (4)
7% W/TALKIE Hand-held communication device (8) New York Times Sep 11, 2025
7% EVASIVE Held up by the visa: very devious! (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Sep 6, 2025
7% NEWDELHI Wine held (anag.) (8) The Telegraph Quick Sep 6, 2025
7% REVERED Held in high esteem (7) LA Times Daily Sep 5, 2025
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