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Let the eel go free when caught (5) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Let the eel go free when caught (5) . 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LEASE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LEASE Let the eel go free when caught (5) | (5) | ||
| 7% | FINES *Lets go | (5) | Universal | Jan 23, 2026 |
| 6% | CLINGY Reluctant to let go of a parent or lover | (6) | The Times Concise | Feb 28, 2026 |
| 6% | PIER Support nobleman when caught | (4) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Feb 23, 2026 |
| 6% | ELVER Juvenile eel | (5) | The Times Concise | Feb 19, 2026 |
| 6% | DROP Let go, as a mic | (4) | ||
| 6% | OKED Let go, perhaps | (4) | Newsday | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 6% | UNTIE Let go, perhaps | (5) | Newsday | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 6% | SNARED Caught | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 27, 2026 |
| 6% | CITING Alluding to glimpse when caught (6) | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Jan 26, 2026 |
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