Emperor, possessed, managed to capture island Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HADRIAN Emperor, possessed, managed to capture island (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 21, 2021
5% ENPASSANT Pawn-capturing move (9) New York Times Aug 8, 2026
5% OWN Possess (3) Commuter Aug 7, 2026
5% NET Capture (3) Thomas Joseph Aug 4, 2026
5% FEND ___ for oneself (manage) (4) Universal Aug 4, 2026
5% MAN "No __ is an island" (3) Commuter Aug 4, 2026
5% TSARS Russian emperors (5) (5) Mirror Quick Jul 31, 2026
5% HAD Possessed (3) Commuter Jul 29, 2026
5% EVADE Avoid (capture) (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 29, 2026
5% OUR Possessive word (3) LA Times Daily Jul 29, 2026

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