Brutal criminal character in Oliver Twist who leads a gang of child thieves (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SIKES Brutal criminal character in Oliver Twist who leads a gang of child thieves (5) (5)
5% RUTHLESS Brutal (8) The Telegraph Quick Sep 26, 2025
5% OYL Olive __ ("Popeye" character) (3) Commuter Aug 4, 2025
5% BANDIT Criminal gang with allure (6) (6)
5% THEARTFULDODGER Pickpocket in "Oliver Twist" (15) LA Times Daily Jul 13, 2025
5% DOSSIER Gang criminal (7) (7)
5% FAGIN Leader of a gang of thieves in Oliver Twist (5) (5)
5% WAIF Child such as Oliver Twist (4) Universal Aug 12, 2021
4% SIR "Please, ___, I want some more" ("Oliver Twist") (3) Universal Oct 14, 2025
4% STEAL Thieve (5) (5) Mirror Classic Oct 14, 2025
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