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Here is the answer for the crossword clue The first cause for crime (7) last seen in Mirror 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TREASON.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TREASON The first cause for crime (7) (7) Mirror Cryptic Jan 7, 2026
3% INITIAL First (7) The Telegraph Quick Mar 7, 2026
3% REASONS Boys are first changing causes (7) (7) Mirror Cryptic Mar 6, 2026
3% STIRTHEPOT Intentionally cause drama (10) New York Times Mar 3, 2026
3% POLIO Paralysis-causing virus (5) The Telegraph Plusword Mar 2, 2026
3% COME "First ___, first served" (4)
3% ABETTED Helped commit a crime (7) (7) The Sun Mini Feb 23, 2026
3% CIA New CBS crime show (3) Commuter Feb 20, 2026
3% ABETS Helps to commit a crime (5) The Telegraph Mini Feb 19, 2026
3% CAPER King welcomes parody crime (5) The Telegraph Toughie Feb 19, 2026

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