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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Boatman, the first to defy bent copper into recollecting kidnap 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ABDUCTION.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ABDUCTION Boatman, the first to defy bent copper into recollecting kidnap | (9) | The Guardian Cryptic | Jul 20, 2023 |
| 4% | BIAS Bent | (4) | ||
| 4% | RANSOM Kidnap demand | (6) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 15, 2026 |
| 4% | ARCHED Bent (6) | (6) | Puzzler | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 4% | RESIST Defy | (6) | Eugene Sheffer | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 4% | OARS Boatman's blades | (4) | ||
| 3% | PCS Coppers or computers (abbr.) | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 3% | PAPERCLIP Bent-wire fastener (5-4) | (9) | Puzzler | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 3% | QATARI Question one kidnapping a sailor from Arab country | (6) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 3% | BRASS Copper-zinc alloy | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 26, 2026 |
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