Detective's rubbish, taking over, holding criminal down Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DISCONSOLATE Detective's rubbish, taking over, holding criminal down (12) The Telegraph Toughie Jun 17, 2021
70% USURP Take over (5) The Telegraph Plusword Nov 28, 2025
70% CODSWALLOP Rubbish detective by barrier inside supermarket (10) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 13, 2025
70% GRABS Takes hold of (5) USA Today Oct 14, 2025
67% LOWER Take down (5) Commuter Nov 11, 2025
67% PCT Agt.'s take (3) Eugene Sheffer Nov 7, 2025
67% GRASP Take hold of (5) Commuter Sep 30, 2025
64% TRIPE Rubbish (5) Thomas Joseph Dec 15, 2025
64% TAT Rubbish (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 6, 2025
64% GRAB Suddenly take hold of (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Nov 25, 2025

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