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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Criminals and bishops' staves . 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 CROOKS.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CROOKS Criminals and bishops' staves | (6) | ||
| 7% | AVERT Stave off | (5) | Newsday | Sep 7, 2025 |
| 6% | ALTO ___ clef, stave used by the viola | (4) | Puzzler Backwords | Oct 7, 2025 |
| 6% | FELON Criminal | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Sep 21, 2025 |
| 6% | ATBAY Keep ____, stave off | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Sep 20, 2025 |
| 6% | CLEF Symbol on a stave | (4) | Puzzler Backwords | Jul 2, 2025 |
| 5% | PRIMATE Chatter about one's bishop? | (7) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 5% | MARCHIONESS Aristocrat chases minor criminal | (11) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 5% | CONTORT Wriggle out of criminal wrong | (7) | The Telegraph Toughie | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 5% | PRELATE Bishop, e.g. | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 11, 2025 |
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