Reform a crook reportedly put into difficulties Crossword Clue

Last Seen in:

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Reform a crook reportedly put into difficulties last seen in Telegraph Cryptic 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is STRAITEN.

Today's Mini Crossword

Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Reform a crook reportedly put into difficulties:

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STRAITEN Reform a crook reportedly put into difficulties (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 5, 2015
3% ASKEW Crooked (5) USA Today Oct 5, 2025
2% LAG Crook or con (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 22, 2025
2% PICKLES Prime the French for difficulties (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Dec 22, 2025
2% ADDS Puts on (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 22, 2025
2% LAY Put (3) The Telegraph Quick Dec 21, 2025
2% DON Put on (3) USA Today Dec 18, 2025
2% TIGHTEN Heavyweight reportedly getting cramp (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Dec 18, 2025
2% GASP Breathe with difficulty (4) The Telegraph Quick Dec 17, 2025
2% WHEEZE Breathe with difficulty (6) (6) Puzzler Dec 15, 2025

Last appeared together with the following clues in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle

Reform a crook reportedly put into difficulties Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Reform a crook reportedly put into difficulties. The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is STRAITEN.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Reform a crook reportedly put into difficulties.