The Clue
Capture, in Caen (5 letter answer)
The Answer
PRISE
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Notes
The answer PRISE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
Related Clues
Lever
Catch, in Cannes
Use a lever
Word on the Expos' scoreboard
Definition
PRISE as a verb:
1. (pry, prise, prize, lever, jimmy) = to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; "The burglar jimmied the lock", "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail"
2. (pry, prise) = make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry; "They pried the information out of him"
3. (respect, esteem, value, prize, prise) = regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"