Why someone may commit a crime Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Why someone may commit a crime . 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is MOTIVE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MOTIVE Why someone may commit a crime (6)
4% ABET Help commit a crime (4) USA Today Mar 29, 2026
3% ABETTED Helped commit a crime (7) (7) The Sun Mini Feb 23, 2026
3% ABETS Helps to commit a crime (5) The Telegraph Mini Feb 19, 2026
2% ALLIN Fully committed (5) Wall Street Journal Apr 16, 2026
2% STEALING Committing theft (8) The Telegraph Quick Apr 15, 2026
2% INHALER Puffer medicine form that may be used by someone with asthma (7)
2% SETON Committed to do (5) Newsday Apr 7, 2026
2% ARSON Fiery crime (5)
2% SURE "Yeah, why not" (4) New York Times Midi Apr 5, 2026
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