Old instrument that thief makes off with reportedly? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LUTE Old instrument that thief makes off with reportedly? (4) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 17, 2021
6% SWAG Thief's haul (4) New York Times Jan 29, 2026
6% RUSTLER Thief makes a soft whispering sound (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 18, 2026
6% ROBBER Thief (6) The Telegraph Quick Dec 27, 2025
5% REEDORGAN Reportedly study good article on gold musical instrument (9) The Times Quick Cryptic Feb 6, 2026
5% BROOD Reportedly hatched chicks? (5) The Telegraph Toughie Feb 5, 2026
5% ERR Tipsy, taking clothes off, make a mistake (3) (3) The Sun Two Speed Feb 5, 2026
5% RESOURCE Soldiers make off with church fund (8) The Telegraph Toughie Feb 4, 2026
5% LEEK Vegetable, revelation reportedly? (4) The Telegraph Toughie Feb 3, 2026
5% RAYS Reportedly lift beams (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Feb 1, 2026

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