It's a crime when vicar loses his head (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ARSON It's a crime when vicar loses his head (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Dec 11, 2023
72% MISCOUNT Error when married nobleman loses head (8) (8) The Guardian Quiptic Mar 15, 2026
72% LAUS Praise makes Santa lose his head! (4) The Times O Tempora Jan 31, 2026
68% CLERGYMAN Vicar? Vicars? Not God! (9) (9) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 29, 2026
65% PARTNER ___ in crime (7) USA Today Mar 22, 2026
65% EARLY Almost losing head at dawn? (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Feb 23, 2026
65% CFO Co.'s $$$ head (3) New York Times Jan 4, 2026
62% PAT Losing head, fight strike, but gently (3) (3) The Sun Two Speed Apr 2, 2026
62% LOOTING Blackout crime (7) Thomas Joseph Apr 1, 2026
62% REVERIE Vicar on lake, musing (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Mar 31, 2026

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