Top answers for CAPTIVE crossword clue
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PRISONER
HOSTAGE
DETAINEE
Definition of captive
a person held in the grip of a strong emotion or passion; an animal that is confined; being in captivity; giving or marked by complete attention to; "that engrossed look or rapt delight"; "then wrapped in dreams"; "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare; "rapt with wonder"; "wrapped in thought"
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What is the best solution to the riddle CAPTIVE?
Solution PRISONER is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution PRISONER is 8 letters long. We have 21 further solutions of the same word length.
How many solutions are there for the crossword clue "CAPTIVE"?
There are 115 solutions. The longest is POLITICAL PRISONER with 17 letters, and the shortest is CON with 3 letters.
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How long are the solutions for "CAPTIVE"?
Solutions are between 3 and 17 letters long.
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