Arrest Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Arrest?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Arrest is CATCH. Other possible answers include NAB, SARTRE, RUNIN, COLLAR, apprehend, apprehended, apprehending, apprehends, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Arrest?

We have found 67 possible answers for the crossword clue Arrest.

Q: What is another word for Arrest?

We list 65 synonyms related to Arrest. Common alternatives include COP, GET, GOT, NAB.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Arrest?

Clues like Arrest often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Financial Times Daily, Mail on Sunday, The Guardian Quick, The Sunday Times, The Guardian Cryptic, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 21/03/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

. attract and fix; "His look caught her"; "She caught his eye"; "Catch the attention of the waiter" .

Hint 2: Synonyms

NAB, COP, GET

Hint 3: Best answers

CATCH, NAB, SARTRE

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Best answers for Arrest

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All 67 answers for Arrest

Arrest with 3 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
NAB	3
COP	3
GET	3
GOT	3

Arrest with 4 letters (9)

Answer	Letters
COPS	4
GETS	4
HALT	4
HELD	4
HOLD	4
NABS	4
NAIL	4

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STAY	4
STOP	4

Arrest with 5 letters (10)

Answer	Letters
CATCH	5
RUNIN	5
CHECK	5
HALTS	5
HITCH	5
HOLDS	5
NAILS	5

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PINCH	5
STAYS	5
STOPS	5

Arrest with 6 letters (10)

Answer	Letters
SARTRE	6
COLLAR	6
CAUGHT	6
CHECKS	6
COPPED	6
GOTTEN	6
HALTED	6

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NABBED	6
NAILED	6
PICK UP	6

Arrest with 7 letters (14)

Answer	Letters
ARRESTS	7
CATCHES	7
CHECKED	7
COLLARS	7
CONTAIN	7
COPPING	7
GETTING	7

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HALTING	7
HITCHES	7
HOLDING	7
NABBING	7
NAILING	7
PINCHES	7
STOPPED	7

Arrest with 8 letters (9)

Answer	Letters
ARRESTED	8
CATCHING	8
CHECKING	8
COLLARED	8
CONTAINS	8
HOLD BACK	8
STOPPAGE	8

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STOPPING	8
TURN BACK	8

Arrest with 9 letters (5)

Answer	Letters
APPREHEND	9
ARRESTING	9
COLLARING	9
CONTAINED	9
STOPPAGES	9

Arrest with 10 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
APPREHENDS	10
CONTAINING	10

Arrest with 11 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
APPREHENDED	11

Arrest with 12 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
APPREHENDING	12
APPREHENSION	12

Arrest with 13 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
APPREHENSIONS	13

Synonyms for Arrest

We found 65 synonyms.

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APPREHENSIONS

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What's the best solution for Arrest?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Arrest is CATCH. Other possible answers include NAB, SARTRE, RUNIN, COLLAR, apprehend, apprehended, apprehending, apprehends, among others.

How many solutions are there for Arrest?

We have found 67 possible answers for the crossword clue Arrest.

How do I find a solution for Arrest?

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What is another word for Arrest?

We list 65 synonyms related to Arrest. Common alternatives include COP, GET, GOT, NAB.

Which crosswords feature clues like Arrest?

Clues like Arrest often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Financial Times Daily, Mail on Sunday, The Guardian Quick, The Sunday Times, The Guardian Cryptic, among others.

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