Thought this person would get caught in the act (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DEEMED Thought this person would get caught in the act (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Jul 24, 2024
7% IMAGINED Thought I would get enigma solved (8) (8) Mirror Cryptic Feb 6, 2026
6% HEARD Caught wind of (5) USA Today Mar 16, 2026
6% MUSED Was lost in thought (5) Newsday Mar 14, 2026
6% ISM School of thought (3) Newsday Mar 13, 2026
6% SAW Caught sight of (3) Premier Sunday Mar 8, 2026
6% RENT Live ___-free in someone's head (occupy a person's thoughts) (4) The New Yorker Mini Mar 6, 2026
6% NET Fish may get caught in one (3)
6% AHA "Caught ya!" (3) Eugene Sheffer Feb 28, 2026
6% HEADBUTT Act of striking another person with one's brow (8) The Times Concise Feb 11, 2026

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