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:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LAW What a criminal breaks (3)
3% ABET Aid (a criminal) (4) The Telegraph Quick Jul 22, 2026
3% SNAP Break suddenly (4) Eugene Sheffer Jul 22, 2026
3% STOLEN Nicked criminal lets on (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Jul 21, 2026
3% SNOWDAY Winter break? (7) The Atlantic Jul 16, 2026
3% CROOK Criminal (5) The Times Concise Jul 10, 2026
3% RESTS Work breaks (5) Thomas Joseph Jul 10, 2026
3% REST Take a break (4) Universal Jul 10, 2026
3% REA Mens __: criminal intent (3) LA Times Daily Jul 9, 2026
3% JILTS Breaks up with (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 8, 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.