Preferably detains criminal Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Preferably detains criminal . 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is INSTEAD.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% INSTEAD Preferably detains criminal (7)
7% AGREEMENTS Deals with representatives detaining mere criminal (10) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 23, 2026
7% WAYLAID Detained (7) Eugene Sheffer Feb 13, 2026
6% EVENBETTER More preferable (10) Newsday Mar 24, 2026
6% AISLESEATS Spectators' preferences, often (10) Newsday Mar 22, 2026
6% ABETS Assists (a criminal) (5) The Times Concise Mar 18, 2026
6% COLAS Common pop preference (5) Newsday Mar 14, 2026
6% PERP Criminal, to cops (4) Eugene Sheffer Mar 10, 2026
6% AISLE Seat preference for some (5) Newsday Mar 8, 2026
6% RIM Some prefer it salted (3) The Atlantic Mar 8, 2026
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