Unfortunately, Brit's need to admit crime is a sign of lacking legitimacy (4,8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BENDSINISTER Unfortunately, Brit's need to admit crime is a sign of lacking legitimacy (4,8) (12) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 20, 2024
58% ARSON Right for a child to admit crime (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Dec 13, 2025
58% PEN Signing need (3) Thomas Joseph Dec 11, 2025
56% PENS Signing needs (4) Thomas Joseph Oct 20, 2025
51% LETIN Admit (5) Thomas Joseph Dec 9, 2025
51% ALAS Unfortunately (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 16, 2025
51% FESSUP Admit it (6) Eugene Sheffer Nov 14, 2025
51% SAD Unfortunate (3) New York Times Nov 8, 2025
48% LOO Lav, to Brits (3) Premier Sunday Dec 21, 2025
48% LOOS Restrooms, to a Brit (4)

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