Catch in the act, as a criminal — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the July 9 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
NAB
3 letters
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Capture, as a crook
NAB
3
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NAB
3
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NAB
3
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NAB
3
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NAB
3
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NAB
3
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NAB
3
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NAB
3
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NAB
3
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NAB
3
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NAB
3
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NAB
3
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3
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3
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BUD
3
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3
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ERR
3
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APES
4
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MONA
4
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ROLL
4
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CPR
3
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ENNIO
5
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