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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Criminal's "why" last seen in Eugene Sheffer puzzle. 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is MOTIVE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | MOTIVE Criminal's "why" | (6) | Eugene Sheffer | Dec 17, 2022 |
| 6% | LONG "Why the ____ --> | (4) | USA Today Quick | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 5% | YESANDYES "Why not both" | (9) | LA Times Daily | Feb 21, 2026 |
| 5% | ALIAS Criminal's false name | (5) | Newsday | Feb 10, 2026 |
| 5% | ARE "Why ___ you laughing?" | (3) | USA Today | Feb 9, 2026 |
| 5% | OFFENDER Criminal | (8) | The Telegraph Quick | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 5% | SETUP Frame, criminally | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Feb 4, 2026 |
| 5% | ARENT "Why ___ you laughing?" | (5) | LA Times Mini | Jan 26, 2026 |
| 5% | WHATFOR Why? (4,3) | (7) | Puzzler | Jan 24, 2026 |
| 5% | ISAIDSO Unsatisfying response to "Why?" | (7) | USA Today | Jan 24, 2026 |
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