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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Detain unexpectedly . 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is WAYLAY.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | WAYLAY Detain unexpectedly | (6) | ||
| 37% | WAYLAID Detained unexpectedly or ambushed | (7) | The Times Concise | Feb 8, 2025 |
| 3% | SEPAL Flower part pales unexpectedly (5) | (5) | Mirror Cryptic | Oct 1, 2025 |
| 3% | EDITOR Chief rioted unexpectedly (6) | (6) | Mirror Cryptic | Sep 20, 2025 |
| 3% | DROPSBY Visits unexpectedly | (7) | Thomas Joseph | Sep 6, 2025 |
| 3% | FLAKE Drop out unexpectedly | (5) | LA Times Daily | Aug 27, 2025 |
| 3% | OUTOFTHEBLUE Unexpectedly (3,2,3,4) | (12) | Mirror Classic | Aug 24, 2025 |
| 3% | RESERVOIR River rose, unexpectedly creating this? | (9) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Aug 8, 2025 |
| 3% | HELD In brothel dad's detained | (4) | The Sun Two Speed | Jul 28, 2025 |
| 3% | POPUP Appear unexpectedly | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Jul 25, 2025 |
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