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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% | CMON "Gimme a break!" | (4) | LA Times Daily | May 25, 2026 |
| 3% | MACKTHEKNIFE Criminal record? | (12) | LA Times Daily | May 24, 2026 |
| 3% | PAPER With 5-Across, what a corporate criminal tries not to leave | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | May 22, 2026 |
| 3% | SIESTA Minor break | (6) | Newsday | May 22, 2026 |
| 3% | GAP Break in continuity | (3) | Commuter | May 21, 2026 |
| 3% | REST Take a break | (4) | Newsday | May 19, 2026 |
| 3% | HIATUS Break in continuity | (6) | Puzzler Backwords | May 18, 2026 |
| 3% | NAB Catch, as a criminal | (3) | New York Times Mini | May 16, 2026 |
| 3% | ICE What you may "break" to start a conversation | (3) |
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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.