Clergyman denied start -- it's a crime! Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ARSON Clergyman denied start -- it's a crime! (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 13, 2019
81% PARSON Clergyman beginning to plan crime (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 20, 2025
75% PRIEST Clergyman (6) Puzzler Backwords Oct 12, 2025
65% EXIST Be patronising towards women denied start (5) The Sun Two Speed Aug 4, 2025
62% THEFT Burglar's crime (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 3, 2025
62% FRAUD Businessman's crime (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 1, 2025
62% ACCUSED Charged with a crime (7) Commuter Oct 21, 2025
62% BISHOP Senior Catholic clergyman (6) Commuter Oct 15, 2025
62% SINS Moral crimes (4) Commuter Oct 15, 2025
62% ABET Assist in a crime (4) Newsday Oct 15, 2025

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