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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Turncoat's first motive for crime 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TREASON.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | TREASON Turncoat's first motive for crime | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Apr 11, 2016 |
| 6% | DEFECTOR Turncoat | (8) | The Telegraph Quick | Nov 3, 2025 |
| 5% | FRAUD Deceitful crime | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Jan 24, 2026 |
| 5% | LEGALISSUES Motivation for seeking counsel | (11) | LA Times Daily | Jan 23, 2026 |
| 5% | EGOS Self motivators? | (4) | LA Times Daily | Jan 22, 2026 |
| 5% | LITAFIRE Suddenly motivated, with "under" | (8) | New York Times | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 5% | DRIVE Doctor, I have motivation (5) | (5) | The Sun Two Speed | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 5% | OLE Matador's motivation? | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 5% | EVASION Tax crime | (7) | LA Times Daily | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 5% | REASON Motive regarding a boy (6) | (6) | Puzzler Cryptic | Jan 12, 2026 |
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