Caught in a misdeed Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Caught in a misdeed . 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is DETECTED.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DETECTED Caught in a misdeed (8)
3% SEA Main witness caught (3) The Times Quick Cryptic Jul 2, 2026
3% SNAG Get caught (on) (4) Universal Jul 1, 2026
3% NAPPED Caught some z's (6) Eugene Sheffer Jun 22, 2026
3% AHA "I caught you!" (3) Newsday Jun 21, 2026
3% SNAGGED Caught in seconds, worried (7) The Telegraph Toughie Jun 19, 2026
3% PEEPED Caught sight of (6) USA Today Jun 11, 2026
3% SNARED Caught (6) Universal May 1, 2026
3% OHO "Caught ya!" (3) Eugene Sheffer May 1, 2026
2% CLASSY Caught with girl, reportedly stylish (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 2, 2026
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In this clue, "Caught in a misdeed," we are looking for a word that means being discovered while doing something wrong. The answer is "DETECTED," which means being found out or uncovered in the act of committing a misdeed. It's a common term used in various contexts, from crime-solving to everyday situations where someone is caught red-handed.