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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% | BAG Carrier, e.g. | (3) | The Telegraph Quick | Aug 22, 2026 |
| 3% | AWRY Crooked (4) | (4) | Mirror Quick | Aug 19, 2026 |
| 3% | RUNNINGBACK *Gridiron ball carrier | (11) | Universal | Aug 19, 2026 |
| 3% | GENE DNA carrier | (4) | ||
| 3% | PAIL Water carrier | (4) | Puzzler Backwords | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 3% | ASKEW Crooked | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Aug 3, 2026 |
| 3% | BETA Abet crooked foreign character (4) | (4) | Puzzler Cryptic | Jul 31, 2026 |
| 3% | BUS Tour carrier | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Jul 28, 2026 |
| 3% | ABETS Helps a crook | (5) | Eugene Sheffer | Jul 25, 2026 |
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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."