Sudden return of detectives, apprehending scoundrel imprisoning mother Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DRAMATIC Sudden return of detectives, apprehending scoundrel imprisoning mother (8) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 29, 2018
5% NABS Apprehends (4) Eugene Sheffer Nov 5, 2025
4% LEAP Sudden jump (4) Newsday Nov 5, 2025
4% URGE Sudden desire (4) USA Today Nov 4, 2025
4% CASES Jobs for detectives (5) Newsday Nov 3, 2025
4% MOMS Mothers (4) USA Today Quick Nov 2, 2025
4% ROGUE Scoundrel (5) LA Times Mini Oct 31, 2025
4% NAOMI Ruth's mother-in-law, one with complaint returning (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 31, 2025
4% SPIKE Sudden increase (5)
4% SURGE Sudden rise (5) Universal Oct 30, 2025

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