Catch in the act Crossword Clue

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Catch in the act Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. take into custody
2. seize suddenly

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CATCH (verb)
1. reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot
2. perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily
CATCH (noun)
1. the act of catching an object with the hands
2. a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
ACT (verb)
1. pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
2. behave unnaturally or affectedly
ACT (noun)
1. something that people do or cause to happen
2. a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body

Hint 3: Anagram

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