Crime in the paper (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% THEFT Crime in the paper (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 3, 2025
11% MOTIVE Reason for a crime (6) Newsday Apr 29, 2026
11% ABETS Assists in a crime (5) Newsday Apr 27, 2026
11% ABET Partner in crime? (4) LA Times Daily Apr 22, 2026
11% THIN Paper-___ (4) Universal Apr 13, 2026
11% ARSON Fiery crime (5)
11% LOOTING Blackout crime (7) Thomas Joseph Apr 1, 2026
11% PARTNER ___ in crime (7) USA Today Mar 22, 2026
10% SHEAF Bundle of papers (5) New York Times Midi May 4, 2026
10% OPED Paper view? (4) New York Times Apr 29, 2026

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