Crossword clue
Arrested crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Arrested”, from 4–11 letters. The most likely answer is NABBED.
All answers for “Arrested”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| HELD | 4 | Kept in custody |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| NABBED Best match | 6 | Caught, informally |
| HALTED | 6 | Brought to a stop |
| CAUGHT | 6 | Captured by the police |
| BUSTED | 6 | Arrested, in slang |
| NICKED | 6 | Arrested, in British slang |
| SEIZED | 6 | Taken hold of by force |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| STOPPED | 7 | Prevented from continuing |
| CHECKED | 7 | Slowed or stopped |
| STEMMED | 7 | Held back, as a flow |
| PINCHED | 7 | Arrested, in old slang |
| STUNTED | 7 | Held back in growth |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| DETAINED | 8 | Kept in official custody |
| COLLARED | 8 | Grabbed and arrested |
| CAPTURED | 8 | Taken prisoner |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| APPREHENDED | 11 | Taken into custody, formally |
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What does “Arrested” mean?
The past tense and past participle of 'arrest': took someone into police custody, or stopped a process from continuing. It can also mean caught someone's attention, and as an adjective describes halted growth (arrested development).
Solving tip
Decide between the police sense (NABBED, BUSTED, and British NICKED) and the stopping sense (HALTED, CHECKED, STEMMED). Either way the answer is a past form.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Arrested"?
The most likely answer is NABBED (6 letters) — Caught, informally. Other common answers are HALTED (6), STOPPED (7), CAUGHT (6), HELD (4).
How many letters are in the answer to "Arrested"?
Answers to "Arrested" range from 4–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.