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2 results for CAPTIVE from Modern Era puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author
Sun Dec 25, 2011	68A	Getaway planner?	Elizabeth C. Gorski
Wed Jun 22, 1994	1D	Prisoner	Arthur S. Verdesca

3 results for CAPTIVE from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sun Jul 12, 1992	17A	Type of audience	Patricia A. Cevaal	Maleska
Sun Sep 24, 1989	91D	Kind of audience	Irene Smullyan	Maleska
Sun Oct 30, 1977	21A	Enthralled	A. J. Santora	Maleska

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