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As an alternative, detains criminal Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue As an alternative, detains criminal last seen in Telegraph 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is INSTEAD.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | INSTEAD As an alternative, detains criminal | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Mar 26, 2026 |
| 7% | SLOWEDDOWN Detained, by definition | (10) | Newsday | May 16, 2026 |
| 7% | AGREEMENTS Deals with representatives detaining mere criminal | (10) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Mar 23, 2026 |
| 6% | E Alternatively | (1) | USA Today Quick | Jun 1, 2026 |
| 6% | ELSE Alternatively | (4) | USA Today Quick | Jun 1, 2026 |
| 6% | RABID Fanatical bishop detained by police operation | (5) | The Telegraph Toughie | May 26, 2026 |
| 6% | MACKTHEKNIFE Criminal record? | (12) | LA Times Daily | May 24, 2026 |
| 6% | ICEE Slurpee alternative | (4) | Universal | May 24, 2026 |
| 6% | SY Mac alternative | (2) | LA Times Mini | May 24, 2026 |
| 6% | HARDCOVERBOOK Paperback alternative | (13) | Eugene Sheffer | May 23, 2026 |
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