Crime succeeded in opponent of King John being beheaded Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ARSON Crime succeeded in opponent of King John being beheaded (5) The Times Cryptic Jul 10, 2017
2% AID ___ and abet (assist in a crime) (3)
2% ELTORO Matador's opponent (6) New York Times Nov 10, 2025
2% ODDS "She succeeded against all ___" (4)
2% LAV John (3) New York Times Nov 6, 2025
2% UNWRAP Open University hit by opponents (6) The Times Cryptic Nov 6, 2025
2% THEFT Burglar's crime (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 3, 2025
2% JAWBONE Instrument succeeded by the vibraslap (7) The Atlantic Nov 2, 2025
2% BODY Destroy, as a rap-battle opponent (4) The Atlantic Nov 2, 2025
2% FRAUD Businessman's crime (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 1, 2025

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