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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) | ||
| 7% | DECEIVABLE Advice Bishop Lee put out is taken in easily? | (10) | The Times Cryptic | Feb 26, 2026 |
| 7% | OFFENDER Criminal | (8) | The Telegraph Quick | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 7% | LIVER Organ this person's taken in hands | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jan 1, 2026 |
| 6% | MITRE Bishop's hat | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Mar 19, 2026 |
| 6% | STARTLED Taken aback | (8) | The Telegraph Quick | Mar 19, 2026 |
| 6% | ABETS Assists (a criminal) | (5) | The Times Concise | Mar 18, 2026 |
| 6% | NEAR At hand | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Mar 14, 2026 |
| 6% | MALEFACTOR Criminal man with influence | (10) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Mar 14, 2026 |
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