Someone who holds another prisoner (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CAPTOR Someone who holds another prisoner (6) (6) Puzzler Feb 11, 2024
8% SLAMMER Someone who criticises prison? (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Nov 30, 2025
7% CAMERAREADY Like someone who knows their angles (11) Universal Feb 1, 2026
7% INMATE Prisoner (6) LA Times Daily Jan 21, 2026
7% LOVE Feeling for someone who's caught feelings (4) USA Today Jan 19, 2026
7% UNDERDOG Someone who is expected to lose (8) (8) Puzzler Jan 13, 2026
7% MACHINIST Someone who sews in a factory (9) (9) Puzzler Jan 1, 2026
7% DIVER Someone who might be swimming with the fishes (5) New York Times Mini Jan 1, 2026
7% IKNOWAGUY "There's someone who can help ..." (9) Universal Dec 14, 2025
6% HEADWAITER Spooner's married someone who detests restaurant employee (10) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 29, 2026

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