Crossword clue
Seize crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Seize”, from 3–10 letters. The most likely answer is GRAB.
Top answer
GRAB
4 letters · Grasp suddenly or roughly
All answers for “Seize”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| NAB | 3 | Informal: catch or arrest |
| JAM | 3 | Of machinery: stick fast |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| GRAB Best match | 4 | Grasp suddenly or roughly |
| TAKE | 4 | Lay hold of |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| GRASP | 5 | Take a firm hold of |
| WREST | 5 | Pull away by force |
| USURP | 5 | Take power wrongfully |
| ANNEX | 5 | Take possession of territory |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| CLUTCH | 6 | Grasp tightly in the hand |
| SNATCH | 6 | Take hold quickly |
| HIJACK | 6 | Seize control of a vehicle |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| CAPTURE | 7 | Take by force |
| IMPOUND | 7 | Take legal custody of |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| APPREHEND | 9 | Arrest a suspect |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| CONFISCATE | 10 | Take officially as a penalty |
| COMMANDEER | 10 | Take for military use |
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What does “Seize” mean?
A verb meaning to take hold suddenly, capture, confiscate, or grasp an opportunity; also, of machinery, to jam (seize up).
Solving tip
GRAB and NAB are the likeliest short answers; for official seizure try IMPOUND or CONFISCATE.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Seize"?
The most likely answer is GRAB (4 letters) — Grasp suddenly or roughly. Other common answers are NAB (3), GRASP (5), CLUTCH (6), SNATCH (6).
How many letters are in the answer to "Seize"?
Answers to "Seize" range from 3–10 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.