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.

Today's Mini Crossword

Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Carrier of a crook:

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
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)
Carrier of a crook Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

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."