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Dread taking criminal into custody (12) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Dread taking criminal into custody (12) . 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 12 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is APPREHENSION.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | APPREHENSION Dread taking criminal into custody (12) | (12) | ||
| 9% | ARREST Take into custody | (6) | ||
| 9% | NAB Take into custody | (3) | ||
| 7% | FEAR Dread | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Oct 13, 2025 |
| 7% | DETENTION Custody | (9) | The Telegraph Quick | Aug 8, 2025 |
| 6% | FELON Criminal | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Nov 8, 2025 |
| 6% | DIREST Most dreadful | (6) | Thomas Joseph | Nov 8, 2025 |
| 6% | ABETS Criminally assists | (5) | Universal | Nov 8, 2025 |
| 6% | MOBCAP Criminal group takes cover - that's old hat! (3,3) | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 6% | HORRIBLE Dreadful (8) | (8) | Mirror Classic | Nov 3, 2025 |
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