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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% | REA Mens ___ (criminal intent) | (3) | Wall Street Journal | Apr 18, 2026 |
| 3% | PERP Criminal, to cops | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Apr 17, 2026 |
| 3% | AWOL Army criminal: Abbr. | (4) | Commuter | Apr 17, 2026 |
| 3% | ESCAPE Break free | (6) | Universal | Apr 16, 2026 |
| 3% | REST Take a break | (4) | Newsday | Apr 14, 2026 |
| 3% | COP Criminal catcher, informally | (3) | ||
| 3% | ALEG "Break _ ___!" | (4) | USA Today Quick | Apr 7, 2026 |
| 3% | S "Break _ ___!" | (1) | USA Today Quick | Apr 7, 2026 |
| 3% | ROBBER Thieving criminal | (6) | The Times Concise | Apr 6, 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.