Catch in the act — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the July 5 2025 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
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3 letters
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Where this clue appears
July 5 2025
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword July 5 2025
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January 10 2025
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword January 10 2025
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September 24 2024
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword September 24 2024
NAB
July 5 2023
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword July 5 2023
NAB
May 31 2023
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword May 31 2023
NAB
May 19 2022
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword May 19 2022
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Capture, as a crook
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3
Catch a crook
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3
Seize suddenly
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3
Catch in the act, as a criminal
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3
Catch a con artist
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3
Catch a con artist
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3
Catch a con artist
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3
Catch a thief red-handed
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3
Apprehend, as a crook
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3
Slap cuffs on
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3
Capture, as a lawbreaker (anagram of "ban")
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3
Capture quickly, as a thief
NAB
3
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