Special force releasing half the characters from custody Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% POSSE Special force releasing half the characters from custody (5) The Times Cryptic Apr 26, 2022
3% ARRESTS Takes into custody (7)
3% SAS Special forces unit (abbr.) (3) The Telegraph Mini Aug 19, 2026
3% OUTONBAIL Temporarily released from custody, perhaps (9) New York Times Midi Aug 16, 2026
3% ATLARGE Not in custody (7) Wall Street Journal Jul 11, 2026
3% BAIL Release from custody (4)
2% PRESS ___ release (PR rep's release) (5)
2% EMIT Release (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 8, 2026
2% SPEW Force out from small seat (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 8, 2026
2% MAD ___ Hatter (character from "Alice in Wonderland") (3)

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