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The Clue

Collars (4 letter answer)

The Answer

NABS

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Notes

The answer NABS is common and appears about once every 250 puzzles.

Related Clues

Apprehends
Arrests
Busts
Captures
Catches
Cuffs
Gets
Seizes
Cops
Snatches
Catches in the act
Catches, as a perp
Makes a collar
Picks up
Seizes suddenly
Slaps the cuffs on
Catches red-handed

Definition

NAB as a verb:

1. tag the base runner to get him out
2. (collar, nail, apprehend, arrest, pick up, nab, cop) = take into custody; "the police nabbed the suspected criminals"
3. seize suddenly