Sailor falls trapping animal, and gives up Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ABDICATES Sailor falls trapping animal, and gives up (9) The Telegraph Cryptic May 2, 2017
7% SNARE Animal trap (5) Commuter May 11, 2026
6% TOURIST One who might fall into a trap? (7) USA Today Jul 23, 2026
6% CEDE Give up (4) The Telegraph Quick Jul 17, 2026
6% SETUP It's a trap! (5) New York Times Jul 17, 2026
6% BEAR Give birth to animal with shaggy hair (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Jul 10, 2026
6% CEDING Giving up (6) Commuter Jul 9, 2026
6% CLAP "Give it up for" someone, in a way (4) The Washington Post Mini Jul 3, 2026
6% DROP Give up (4) LA Times Daily Jun 28, 2026
6% LENT Time to give up? (4) New York Times Jun 28, 2026

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