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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Criminal taken in hand by a bishop (5) . 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 CROOK.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CROOK Criminal taken in hand by a bishop (5) | (5) | ||
| 9% | CROOKS Criminals taken in hand by bishops | (6) | ||
| 8% | LIVER Organ this person's taken in hands | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jan 1, 2026 |
| 7% | FELONS Criminals | (6) | Eugene Sheffer | Dec 23, 2025 |
| 7% | CLASP Embrace son that's been taken in hand (5) | (5) | The Guardian Quiptic | Dec 21, 2025 |
| 7% | VILLAIN Criminal | (7) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 6% | ROOK Criminal decapitated bird | (4) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 6% | PERP Criminal, to cops | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 6% | ABET Aid and ___ (help a criminal) | (4) | ||
| 6% | GANGLAND Criminal underworld (8) | (8) | Mirror Classic | Jan 1, 2026 |
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