Caught with the cheese Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Caught with the cheese . 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 INATRAP.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% INATRAP Caught with the cheese (7)
3% GOUDA Dutch cheese (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jan 9, 2026
3% SCHMALTZ Sentimental cheese (8) (8) The Guardian Quick Jan 6, 2026
3% FETA Greek cheese (4) Thomas Joseph Jan 5, 2026
3% WEDGE Cheese chunk (5) Newsday Jan 5, 2026
3% HAM ___ and cheese sandwich (3)
3% TAGGED Caught off base? (6) LA Times Daily Jan 1, 2026
3% BREEZE Delivered cheeses for picnic (6) The Times Cryptic Dec 30, 2025
3% ESPIED Caught sight of (6) New York Times Dec 29, 2025
3% PARM Italian cheese, for short (4) Eugene Sheffer Dec 29, 2025
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This clue uses a playful metaphor where "cheese" represents a trap. So, "Caught with the cheese" hints at being ensnared, leading to the answer "INATRAP," meaning caught in a difficult situation.