| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Most serious, in law | New York Times | 03 Dec 2023 |
| Kind of burn or murder | Thomas Joseph | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Like a minor burn (... 7 starting letters) | Universal | 04 Apr 2022 |
| Most serious (homicide) | The Telegraph Quick | 12 Jun 2021 |
| Most serious, as a crime | Newsday | 09 Sep 2018 |
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