Armed criminal in twist has become comic book hero (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SPIDERMAN Armed criminal in twist has become comic book hero (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Sep 10, 2025
6% BAM Comic book explosion (3)
6% GIG Standup comic's booking (3) The New Yorker Mini Jul 31, 2026
6% POWS Comic book punches (4) Newsday Jul 15, 2026
6% MANGA Japanese comic book (5) Commuter Jul 1, 2026
5% FRAUD Criminal deception (5) The Times Concise Jul 31, 2026
5% WRY Twisted (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 30, 2026
5% ELBOW Arm joint (5) New York Times Midi Jul 30, 2026
5% MORDANT Don't arm criminal for cutting (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Jul 29, 2026
5% WRIER More twisted (5) Universal Jul 27, 2026

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