The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SEIZES , but the solution may also be CAPTURES which is one of the most recent solution (2001 in LA Times).
Takes prisoner crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SEIZES | 50 % | 6 |
| CAPTURES | 50 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Takes prisoner
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- captor
- seized
- held
- irons
- time
- optimist
- take
- address
- addressing
- adultery
- alternate
- alternating
Crossword Answer definitions
SEIZES verb- To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
- To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
- To take possession of (by force, law etc.).
- To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.
- To bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line.
- To fasten, fix.
- To lay hold in seizure, by hands or claws (+ on or upon).
- To have a seizure.
- To bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up.
- To submit for consideration to a deliberative body.
- (with of) To cause (an action or matter) to be or remain before (a certain judge or court).
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result SEIZES
- Grabs
- Grabs hold of
- Gets one's hands on
- Appropriates
- Commandeers
- Snatches
- Takes by force
- Captures
- Suddenly stops working, with "up"
- Confiscates