Crime that makes the cleric lose his head (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ARSON Crime that makes the cleric lose his head (5) (5)
6% IFFY Questionable moment to lose head (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Apr 28, 2026
6% ALB Cleric's garment (3) Eugene Sheffer Apr 25, 2026
6% ABBE French cleric (4) Eugene Sheffer Apr 21, 2026
6% ENCORE Further performance makes people lose head and heart (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Apr 18, 2026
6% ERROR Lose head in fright? That's a mistake (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 13, 2026
6% ASH Losing head, clean wood (3) (3) The Sun Two Speed Apr 13, 2026
6% PRIEST Cleric (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 4, 2026
5% MOTIVE Reason for a crime (6) Newsday Apr 29, 2026
5% USE "___ it or lose it!" (3) Universal Apr 28, 2026
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