Set up, as for a crime Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Set up, as for a crime . 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is FRAME.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FRAME Set up, as for a crime (5)
58% COLLABORATORS Speakers supporting company dance set up as partners in crime (13) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 25, 2017
10% ERECT Set up (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 28, 2026
9% THEFT Crime (5) The Telegraph Quick Feb 1, 2026
9% FRAUD Deceitful crime (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jan 24, 2026
9% EVASION Tax crime (7) LA Times Daily Jan 13, 2026
9% ARSON Incendiary crime (5) Puzzler Backwords Jan 2, 2026
9% ESTABLISH Set up (9) (9) Mirror Quick Dec 25, 2025
9% OZARK Netflix crime drama set in the mountains of Missouri (5) New York Times Mini Dec 8, 2025
8% IMPLICATE Show to be involved in a crime (9) (9) Mirror Classic Feb 12, 2026
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