They can take a pounding Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, September 16, 2014 · 31-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, September 16, 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 16, 2014 · 31-Down · 5 letters
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take into custody; "the police nabbed the suspected criminals"
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