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Illicit tool criminal concealed in sponge (7) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Illicit tool criminal concealed in sponge (7) last seen in Guardian 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BOOTLEG.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | BOOTLEG Illicit tool criminal concealed in sponge (7) | (7) | The Guardian Cryptic | Feb 3, 2025 |
| 6% | BURNER Illicit phone | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Feb 14, 2026 |
| 6% | CADGE Be a sponge | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 19, 2026 |
| 6% | LIAISONS Illicit affairs | (8) | The Atlantic | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 6% | COVERUP Illicit concealment | (7) | The Guardian Quick | Oct 23, 2023 |
| 5% | MOOCH Human sponge | (5) | USA Today | Feb 16, 2026 |
| 5% | OFFENDER Criminal | (8) | The Telegraph Quick | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 5% | SETUP Frame, criminally | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Feb 4, 2026 |
| 5% | ABSORBER Barber so excited for sponge? | (8) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jan 26, 2026 |
| 5% | HID Concealed | (3) | Premier Sunday | Jan 25, 2026 |
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