Police trap crossword clue

Answer
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STING

STING — the 5-letter solution to “Police trap”, entered at 22 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for March 30, 2022.

About this clue

“Police trap” appeared as 22 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on March 30, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 5 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on June 11, 2025.

Letters
5
Position
22 Across
Times seen
5

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Police trap”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Wednesday, March 30, 2022, the answer to “Police trap” is STING — 5 letters, entered at 22 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Police trap” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been STING, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with S.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.