Crossword answer
CAPTOR
6 letters · Used for 5 different clues · 9 appearances · Last seen Evening Standard, June 15, 2026
Letter pattern
CAPTOR
Clues that lead to CAPTOR
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Guard6Evening StandardJun 15, 2026
Guard caught bird of prey, covering head6The IndependentApr 3, 2024
He’s caught the carp, is prepared to stuff it6Evening StandardJun 16, 2023
An officer or one who has taken a prisoner6Evening StandardDec 21, 2022
Officer alternatively taking prisoners6Evening StandardDec 15, 2021
About CAPTOR in crosswords
CAPTOR is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 9 times in our database across 5 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Guard” in the Evening Standard crossword on June 15, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
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FLIGHTPlane journey
MATRONHousemother
SHOVELSnow-removal tool
STAPESSmall strips in small bone (6)
OXYGENElement in water
HERALDProclaim (6)
STEERSTakes the helm
MARACAInstrument associated with beans and salsa?
GETMADSteam
ARARATTurkish peak
KEYFOBAuto unlocker, of a sort
KICKINTake effect (Informal)
COVERTBeing secretive, finished in court
Every appearance of CAPTOR (9)
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Jun 15, 2026
Guard · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Aug 15, 2025
Guard · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Apr 3, 2024
Guard caught bird of prey, covering head · The Independent · 1 Across
Jun 16, 2023
He’s caught the carp, is prepared to stuff it · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Dec 21, 2022
An officer or one who has taken a prisoner · Evening Standard · 23 Down
Dec 15, 2021
Officer alternatively taking prisoners · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Jan 25, 2021
Guard · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Dec 17, 2019
Guard · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Jul 13, 2018
He’s caught the carp, is prepared to stuff it · Evening Standard · 20 Across