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The Clue

Take captive (3 letter answer)

The Answer

NAB

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Notes

The answer NAB is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.

Related Clues

Apprehend
Arrest
Bag
Capture
Catch
Collar
Get
Nail
Pinch
Seize
Apprehend the perpetrator
Catch in the act
Catch cold?
Catch, as a criminal
Catch, as a perp
Catch suddenly
Make a pinch
Pick up
Put the collar on
Catch 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