Crime started with a match Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Crime started with a match . 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 ARSON.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ARSON Crime started with a match (5)
3% AWOL GI's crime: Abbr. (4) Commuter Apr 9, 2026
3% ABET Aid in crime (4) Thomas Joseph Apr 7, 2026
3% TAKEANL Blow the match (7) New York Times Apr 7, 2026
3% FELONY Any serious crime (6) Newsday Apr 6, 2026
3% LOOTING Blackout crime (7) Thomas Joseph Apr 1, 2026
3% DATINGAPP Match or Tinder (9) LA Times Daily Mar 31, 2026
3% BEGINS Starts (6) The Telegraph Quick Mar 31, 2026
3% DNA Crime scene evidence (3) Universal Mar 29, 2026
3% TRENT ABC crime drama "Will ___" (5) USA Today Mar 25, 2026
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The clue "Crime started with a match" hints at a deliberate act of setting fire to property, which is known as ARSON. This crime involves using matches or other means to ignite a fire illegally.