Hit hard and take into custody Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CUFF Hit hard and take into custody (4) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 2, 2024
4% ARREST Take into custody (6) (6) Mirror Quick Jul 11, 2026
3% LAMP Liberal politician taking a hit (4) The Times Cryptic Jul 14, 2026
3% ATLARGE Not in custody (7) Wall Street Journal Jul 11, 2026
3% RIPIT Hit the ball hard (5) Universal Jul 9, 2026
3% RAM Hit hard (3) Eugene Sheffer Jun 29, 2026
3% BASH Hit hard (4) Commuter Jun 20, 2026
3% POUND Hit the door hard, like in case of an emergency (5)
3% SLOG Hit hard (4) The Telegraph Quick Jun 1, 2026
3% THWACKS Hits hard (7) The Times Sunday Concise May 17, 2026

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