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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Hit hard and take into custody last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CUFF.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CUFF Hit hard and take into custody | (4) | The Guardian Cryptic | Apr 2, 2024 |
| 4% | ARREST Take into custody | (6) | ||
| 3% | CRASH Hit the hay hard | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Feb 19, 2026 |
| 3% | EASY Not hard | (4) | Commuter | Feb 16, 2026 |
| 3% | PREWASH Cycle was hard with pressure on to take the lead | (7) | The Telegraph Toughie | Feb 12, 2026 |
| 3% | WALLOPED Hit hard | (8) | The Telegraph Quick | Feb 7, 2026 |
| 3% | OWNERS People with custody of things, typically | (6) | New York Times | Feb 3, 2026 |
| 3% | SOFT It's not hard! | (4) | New York Times | Jan 28, 2026 |
| 3% | REMAND Return to custody | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 25, 2026 |
| 3% | DETAIN Hold in custody | (6) | Universal | Jan 13, 2026 |
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