Officer apt to be taken in by a killer (7) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Officer apt to be taken in by a killer (7) . 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CAPTAIN.

Today's Mini Crossword

Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Officer apt to be taken in by a killer (7):

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CAPTAIN Officer apt to be taken in by a killer (7) (7)
7% SLAYER Killer (6) The Telegraph Quick Feb 22, 2026
7% OATH Something taken on the way into the office? (4) The Atlantic Dec 21, 2025
6% ORAL Taken by mouth (4) Commuter Feb 19, 2026
6% ORCAS Killer whales (5) Eugene Sheffer Feb 16, 2026
6% THE "Killers of ___ Flower Moon" (3) Universal Feb 16, 2026
6% MALLORCA Island shopping centre killer (8) The Telegraph Toughie Feb 10, 2026
6% CADETS Aspiring officers (6) Newsday Feb 6, 2026
6% ASSASSIN Paid killer (8) (8) Puzzler Feb 4, 2026
6% BRITTLE Apt to breaking (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 3, 2026
Officer apt to be taken in by a killer (7) Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Officer apt to be taken in by a killer (7). The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is CAPTAIN.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Officer apt to be taken in by a killer (7).