Train thief was closer to going straight (2,3,4,5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ASTHECROW Train thief was closer to going straight (2,3,4,5) (9) The Guardian Cryptic May 15, 2026
7% ARC Don't go straight (3) Newsday Sep 5, 2026
7% RIDE Go by train (4) LA Times Daily Aug 2, 2026
6% ERECT Straight up (5) Newsday Sep 10, 2026
6% LOCOS Trains (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 9, 2026
6% RAIL Train (4) USA Today Quick Aug 23, 2026
6% ETS Train (3) USA Today Quick Aug 23, 2026
6% REAL Straight-up (4) New York Times Aug 22, 2026
6% LINEAR Straight (6) Thomas Joseph Aug 18, 2026
6% ACTV Closer at the Globe (4) LA Times Daily Aug 16, 2026

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