Crossword answer
INTERCEPT
9 letters · Used for 1 different clues · 1 appearances · Last seen The Independent, February 27, 2026
Letter pattern
INTERCEPT
Clues that lead to INTERCEPT
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Run into detective, blocking awkward ambush9The IndependentFeb 27, 2026
About INTERCEPT in crosswords
INTERCEPT is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 1 times in our database across 1 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Run into detective, blocking awkward ambush” in the The Independent crossword on February 27, 2026.
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Every appearance of INTERCEPT (1)
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Feb 27, 2026
Run into detective, blocking awkward ambush · The Independent · 3 Down