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What a criminal breaks Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue What a criminal breaks . 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 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LAW.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LAW What a criminal breaks | (3) | ||
| 3% | SMASH Break into bits | (5) | Newsday | Mar 24, 2026 |
| 3% | END Break off | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Mar 24, 2026 |
| 3% | ABETS Assists (a criminal) | (5) | The Times Concise | Mar 18, 2026 |
| 3% | REST Take a break | (4) | Newsday | Mar 16, 2026 |
| 3% | SNAP Break sharply | (4) | Commuter | Mar 16, 2026 |
| 3% | MALEFACTOR Criminal man with influence | (10) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Mar 14, 2026 |
| 3% | MOS Criminals' patterns, in brief | (3) | The Washington Post Mini | Mar 13, 2026 |
| 3% | PERP Criminal, to cops | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 3% | SPLIT Break in two | (5) | Newsday | Mar 10, 2026 |
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In this clue, "What a criminal breaks," the word "breaks" is a clever play on words. Criminals break the law, not physically but by violating legal statutes. So, the answer to this clue is "LAW," as criminals break the law when they commit illegal acts.