Criminal hears about new opening for someone to control and exploit (7) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HARNESS Criminal hears about new opening for someone to control and exploit (7) (7)
6% USES Exploits (4) The Telegraph Quick Nov 2, 2026
6% USE Exploit (3) New York Times Oct 20, 2026
6% DEED Exploit (4) LA Times Daily Oct 17, 2026
5% CORNFLOUR Expression of surprise by Blossom, we hear, about new thickener (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 2, 2026
5% LEARN Hear about conclusion of royal warrant (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Oct 27, 2026
5% PYRO Criminal hothead? (4) New York Times Oct 25, 2026
5% DENS Lairs for criminals (4) New York Times Special Crossword Oct 21, 2026
5% MANHOLE Opening a new hotel in beauty spot (7) The Times Cryptic Oct 20, 2026
5% RIYADH Hear about promotion of capital city (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Oct 20, 2026
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