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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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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LAW What a criminal breaks | (3) | ||
| 3% | THIEVERY Criminality all attributed to criminal hit (8) | (8) | The Guardian Cryptic | Oct 9, 2025 |
| 3% | MAFIA Criminal organisation (5) | (5) | Mirror Classic | Oct 7, 2025 |
| 3% | HIATUS Temporary break | (6) | Commuter | Oct 3, 2025 |
| 3% | TAKETEN Break for a bit | (7) | Newsday | Oct 3, 2025 |
| 3% | NAP Break for a bit | (3) | Newsday | Oct 3, 2025 |
| 3% | SNARE Criminal nears noose (5) | (5) | The Sun Two Speed | Oct 3, 2025 |
| 3% | CUE Tool for breaking | (3) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 1, 2025 |
| 3% | RETALIATE Get even with a literate criminal | (9) | The Times Cryptic | Sep 29, 2025 |
| 3% | LIELOW Hide out, as a criminal | (6) | Premier Sunday | Sep 28, 2025 |
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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.