A deterrent against murder? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SCARECROW A deterrent against murder? (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 31, 2019
6% ANTI Against (4) The Telegraph Quick Nov 2, 2026
6% ABUT Be against (4) LA Times Daily Oct 22, 2026
6% ONLY ___ Murders in the Building (4) The Atlantic Oct 17, 2026
6% WHODUNNITS Murder mysteries (10) The Telegraph Quick Oct 16, 2026
5% LAP Wash against gently (3) (3) Puzzler Nov 10, 2026
5% ICE Murder across the pond in frozen water (3) The Times Cryptic Nov 6, 2026
5% SUED Took legal action against (4) New York Times Mini Nov 6, 2026
5% NAYS Votes against (4) LA Times Daily Nov 3, 2026
5% INSURE Cover against loss (6) (6) Mirror Quick Nov 1, 2026

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