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)
68% IFFY Questionable moment to lose head (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Apr 28, 2026
68% ERROR Lose head in fright? That's a mistake (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 13, 2026
65% ASH Losing head, clean wood (3) (3) The Sun Two Speed Apr 13, 2026
62% MOTIVE Reason for a crime (6) Newsday Apr 29, 2026
62% USE "___ it or lose it!" (3) Universal Apr 28, 2026
62% ABETS Assists in a crime (5) Newsday Apr 27, 2026
62% ESPRIT Priest (anag.) (6) The Telegraph Quick Apr 26, 2026
62% ALB Priest's garment (3) Eugene Sheffer Apr 24, 2026
62% ELI Biblical priest (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 24, 2026
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