Instrument on board to detect crime - take up the issue first (5) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Instrument on board to detect crime - take up the issue first (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 SONAR.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SONAR Instrument on board to detect crime - take up the issue first (5) (5)
6% CLUE Detective's sought-after board game? (4)
6% ESPN "First Take" network (4) TV Apr 12, 2026
6% SOUSAPHONE Tosspot taking up a largely synthesised instrument (10) (10) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 3, 2026
6% CLEAN Honest family takes up crime in the end (5) The Times Cryptic Mar 12, 2026
6% RAISE Bring up, as an issue (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 12, 2026
6% ONIT Taking care of the issue (4) The Washington Post Mini Feb 23, 2026
5% GOTON Boarded (5) USA Today May 24, 2026
5% GETON Board (5) LA Times Daily May 23, 2026
5% SON Gendered issue (3) Newsday May 23, 2026
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