Reason for a crime Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Reason for a crime last seen in Sun Two Speed puzzle. 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is MOTIVE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MOTIVE Reason for a crime (6) The Sun Two Speed Jun 12, 2019
28% TREASON The reason he left crime (7)
25% EMOTIVE Controversial reason for electronic crime, perhaps (7)
3% ABET Help commit a crime (4) USA Today Mar 29, 2026
3% DNA Crime scene evidence (3) Universal Mar 29, 2026
3% SEENO "I ___ reason not to!" ("There isn't a reason to not do it!"): 2 wds. (5)
3% SURPASSESGOALS Reason to recognize an employee (14) Newsday Mar 26, 2026
3% TAKESINITIATIVE Reason to recognize an employee (15) Newsday Mar 26, 2026
3% MOTIVATESOTHERS Reason to recognize an employee (15) Newsday Mar 26, 2026
3% TRENT ABC crime drama "Will ___" (5) USA Today Mar 25, 2026

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