Priest loses head - it's a crime (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ARSON Priest loses head - it's a crime (5) (5)
90% MAGI Publication by head of irreligious priests (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Nov 3, 2026
86% ERROR Literal panic losing head (5) The Telegraph Toughie Oct 6, 2026
82% OFTEN Temper, losing head regularly (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 24, 2026
78% FRAMES Implicates, as in a crime (6) The Atlantic Oct 25, 2026
78% AMBLED Walked slowly and risked losing head (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Oct 23, 2026
78% ALB Priest's vestment (3) Puzzler Backwords Oct 23, 2026
78% CAPER Crime outing (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 22, 2026
78% PIECE Bishop, but not priest (5) New York Times Midi Oct 12, 2026
78% CAPO Crime boss (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 7, 2026
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