Famous seaman shows a hold one can't escape from (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NELSON Famous seaman shows a hold one can't escape from (6) (6)
84% ORATING Old seaman holding forth (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Dec 8, 2025
77% REFUGEE One escaping war? (7) The Telegraph Quick Feb 1, 2026
77% FLEE Escape from bloodsucker, might one say? (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 5, 2026
73% ELUDE Escape (5) The Telegraph Quick Feb 5, 2026
73% CONE It can hold a scoop or two (4)
73% RAYE One-named "Escapism" singer (4) USA Today Jan 24, 2026
73% TRI One "T" of TNT (3) New York Times Dec 28, 2025
70% PITY "I ___ the Fool" (Mr. T's reality show) (4)
70% INNER Middle son escaping from offender (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 21, 2026
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