Minister losing head in criminal act Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ARSON Minister losing head in criminal act (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Dec 11, 2015
3% FORMAT Arrangement of class act losing heart (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Jan 24, 2026
3% AIRY Jaunty pixie losing head (4) (4) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 16, 2026
3% KIDNAPPER Wind up head criminal (9) (9) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 12, 2026
3% ETHER Lead losing head for number (5) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 8, 2026
3% OFTEN Frequently losing head in temper (5) The Times Cryptic Dec 23, 2025
3% NAB Catch in the act, as a criminal (3)
3% PANIC Lose one's head (5) The Telegraph Mini Nov 1, 2025
2% LAUS Praise makes Santa lose his head! (4) The Times O Tempora Jan 31, 2026
2% SKID Lose traction (4) Thomas Joseph Jan 30, 2026

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