Saturday 21 July 2012

Solution for 20 July cryptic crossword clue



Stopped and captured (8)
Solution – arrested


The solution today is a word that means both stopped and captured.  If something is arrested, it ceases or stops.  And if a person is arrested by the police, he/she is captured.


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  1. Anonymous21 July 2012 at 11:13

    Hi! Carole,
    Just wanted to say I'm posting again. Have a great day.
    Pat

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