Clergyman beheaded - a crime! (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ARSON Clergyman beheaded - a crime! (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic May 16, 2024
8% PARSON Clergyman beginning to plan crime (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 20, 2025
8% PRIEST Clergyman (6) Puzzler Backwords Oct 12, 2025
6% ABET Be a partner in crime (4) USA Today Nov 17, 2025
6% PERP Crime doer, to cops (4) Thomas Joseph Nov 15, 2025
6% MINSTER Clergyman, the second one to leave church (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Nov 14, 2025
6% NCIS CBS crime series (4) Commuter Nov 13, 2025
6% AID ___ and abet (assist in a crime) (3)
6% VESTRY Clergyman's dressing room (6) The Telegraph Quick Nov 9, 2025
6% REOFFEND Commit another crime (8) (8) Mirror Classic Nov 7, 2025

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