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Captive could be shot before very long! (7) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Captive could be shot before very long! (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 HOSTAGE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HOSTAGE Captive could be shot before very long! (7) | (7) | ||
| 7% | SAFEBETS Opposites of long shots | (8) | Universal | Mar 22, 2026 |
| 7% | SOON Before long | (4) | Commuter | Mar 21, 2026 |
| 6% | AGO Not long ___ (very recently) | (3) | ||
| 6% | LENSCAPS They should be removed before shots | (8) | Wall Street Journal | Mar 26, 2026 |
| 6% | EON Very long time | (3) | Commuter | Mar 25, 2026 |
| 6% | TAUT Like an archer's bowstring before a shot | (4) | New York Times | Mar 24, 2026 |
| 6% | CHARM Captivating quality | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Mar 19, 2026 |
| 6% | AGES Very long time | (4) | Newsday | Feb 25, 2026 |
| 6% | MISSILETEST Long shot practice | (11) | New York Times | Feb 7, 2026 |
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