Step on to platform and run into arrest (7) Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Step on to platform and run into arrest (7) last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. 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 DETRAIN.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DETRAIN Step on to platform and run into arrest (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 4, 2024
7% SCAMPER Manner of running with short quick steps (7) The Times Concise Feb 7, 2026
7% NAB Arrest (3) The Telegraph Mini Feb 6, 2026
7% COURANTE Lively Baroque dance with a running step (8) Eugene Sheffer Jan 23, 2026
7% RECAP Run, step over, run over again (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 7, 2026
7% NABS Arrests (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 7, 2025
6% BASE Platform (4) (4) Mirror Quick Feb 20, 2026
6% STRODE Took steps (6) New York Times Feb 19, 2026
6% PACE Rate; step (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 19, 2026
6% RUNG Step on a ladder (4) LA Times Daily Feb 19, 2026

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