Captain Possibly In Command In Present Situation Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is OFFICER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: OFFICER

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	30%	4		Captain of the USS Enterprise under Captain Kirk
3	30%	7		Author of the poem 'O Captain! My Captain!'

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "OFFICER" which means:

noun

• Any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
• Someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust
• A member of a police force
• A person authorized to serve in a position of authority on a vessel

verb

• Direct or command as an officer

An example sentence would be:

• "The police officer stopped the speeding car."
• "The officer issued a ticket for illegal parking."

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Clue Last Found In...

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The Guardian Cryptic16 May 2005	Across 1
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