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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:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ARSON Crime started with a match | (5) | ||
| 3% | TALLY Match | (5) | Puzzler Backwords | May 22, 2026 |
| 3% | SETS Match makeup | (4) | Thomas Joseph | May 21, 2026 |
| 3% | UNFIT Not well-matched | (5) | LA Times Daily | May 21, 2026 |
| 3% | DNA Crime lab evidence | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | May 18, 2026 |
| 3% | DEBATECONTESTS Matches with forensics | (14) | New York Times | May 16, 2026 |
| 3% | INS Break-___ (certain crimes) | (3) | ||
| 3% | LIGHT Match not serious | (5) | The Times Quick Cryptic | May 15, 2026 |
| 3% | EQUAL Match in value | (5) | Thomas Joseph | May 14, 2026 |
| 3% | ABETS Assists with a crime | (5) | USA Today | May 11, 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.