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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Hard-up criminal in seclusion last seen in Telegraph Cryptic 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 PURDAH.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PURDAH Hard-up criminal in seclusion | (6) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Sep 3, 2019 |
| 3% | POOR Hard-up (4) | (4) | Mirror Quick | Feb 25, 2026 |
| 3% | OFFENDER Criminal | (8) | The Telegraph Quick | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 2% | GOVERNING Verging on criminal administration | (9) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 2% | PENAL ___ code (criminal code) | (5) | ||
| 2% | ELUSIVE Hard to catch | (7) | Thomas Joseph | Mar 27, 2026 |
| 2% | TOILS Works hard | (5) | The Telegraph Mini | Mar 27, 2026 |
| 2% | INSTEAD As an alternative, detains criminal | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Mar 26, 2026 |
| 2% | ABETS Assists (a criminal) | (5) | The Times Concise | Mar 18, 2026 |
| 2% | PAINFUL Messing up final is hard to bear (7) | (7) | Puzzler Cryptic | Mar 15, 2026 |
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