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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Cop ___ (confess in return for lighter punishment) last seen in New York Times puzzle. 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is APLEA.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | APLEA Cop ___ (confess in return for lighter punishment) | (5) | New York Times | May 7, 2018 |
| 5% | ME (Strip [?) cop] | (2) | USA Today Quick | May 12, 2026 |
| 5% | MALL (Strip [?) cop] | (4) | USA Today Quick | May 12, 2026 |
| 5% | OWN ___ up (confess) | (3) | ||
| 5% | SPARES Doesn't punish | (6) | Wall Street Journal | May 2, 2026 |
| 5% | SIN Thing to confess | (3) | ||
| 5% | PERP Criminal, to cops | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Apr 25, 2026 |
| 5% | VICEUNIT Bad cops? | (8) | Newsday | Apr 25, 2026 |
| 5% | PALER Lighter in color | (5) | The New Yorker Mini | Apr 24, 2026 |
| 5% | ADMISSIONS Confessions | (10) | Commuter | Apr 23, 2026 |
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