We accepted an old idea: advert devised to catch criminals Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE We accepted an old idea: advert devised to catch criminals (20)
5% NAB Catch in the act, as a criminal (3)
4% ENMESH Catch (6) LA Times Daily Apr 3, 2026
4% INKLING Slightest idea (7) New York Times Apr 2, 2026
4% WATERGATE We target a criminal conspiracy in Washington (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 1, 2026
4% PROCONSUL Old magistrate favouring criminals, dull at heart (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 31, 2026
4% SEARCHME "I've no idea" (8) Newsday Mar 29, 2026
4% YET "Are we there ___?" (3) USA Today Mar 28, 2026
4% SEES Catches on (4) Universal Mar 27, 2026
4% KIDNAPPER Old Brexiteer hiding in retirement, with criminal (9) (9) The Sun Two Speed Mar 24, 2026
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