Is gripping crime Japanese, perhaps? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ISLANDERS Is gripping crime Japanese, perhaps? (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 14, 2020
7% CLASP Grip (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 29, 2025
6% ARSON Fiery crime (5)
6% CLAMP Gripping tool (5) USA Today Oct 7, 2025
6% ROSIN Pitcher's grip aid (5) LA Times Mini Oct 4, 2025
6% MISDEED Crime (7) (7) Mirror Quick Oct 2, 2025
6% PARTNER __ in crime (7) Commuter Sep 30, 2025
6% TRACTION Road-gripping ability (8) Newsday Sep 28, 2025
6% PLIERS Gripping implement (6) Puzzler Backwords Sep 26, 2025
6% ABET Help with a crime (4) Newsday Sep 23, 2025

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