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Carrier of a crook Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Carrier of a crook . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SHEPHERD.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SHEPHERD Carrier of a crook | (8) | ||
| 3% | TRAYS Cafeteria food carriers | (5) | ||
| 3% | TRAMS People carriers; smart (anag.) | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | May 11, 2026 |
| 3% | ASKEW Crooked | (5) | USA Today | May 9, 2026 |
| 3% | THIEVES Crooks assembled this eve (7) | (7) | Mirror Cryptic | May 8, 2026 |
| 3% | AYES Motion carriers, at times | (4) | Wall Street Journal | May 6, 2026 |
| 3% | ASSASSINATOR Commandos stopping arsonist, a crooked criminal | (12) | The Telegraph Toughie | May 5, 2026 |
| 3% | KAL Carrier to Cheongju | (3) | Newsday | May 2, 2026 |
| 3% | TWA Carrier until 2001 | (3) | Universal | Apr 29, 2026 |
| 3% | NAB Apprehend, as a crook | (3) |
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In this clue, "carrier of a crook" is a clever way of referring to a shepherd who carries a traditional crook or staff. Shepherds use this tool to guide and manage their flock of sheep. The wordplay here combines a literal object with its symbolic role to lead you to the answer "SHEPHERD."