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% SERA Crime lab fluids (4) Eugene Sheffer Jun 12, 2026
3% DNA Crime lab evidence (3) Eugene Sheffer Jun 11, 2026
3% OFFENCE Crime (7) (7) Puzzler Jun 9, 2026
3% ABETS Helps in crime (5) Thomas Joseph Jun 8, 2026
3% ONSET Start (5) The Telegraph Mini Jun 3, 2026
3% ASOF Starting on (4) The Washington Post Mini Jun 2, 2026
3% FIT Be a good match (3) USA Today May 27, 2026
3% SEE Match, in poker (3) LA Times Daily May 27, 2026
3% LIT Held a match to (3) LA Times Daily May 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.