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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 56% | 9 | (Caught) in the act of committing a crime | |
3 | 36% | 5 | Operation to catch a person committing a crime (informal) | |
Caught In The Act Of Committing A Crime Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "RED-HANDED" which means:
- adverb
- • Doing something reprehensible or showing clear evidence of having done something reprehensible adjective satellite
- • In the act of committing a crime or other reprehensible act
An example sentence would be:
- • "The thief was caught red-handed stealing from the store."
- • "She was caught red-handed cheating on the exam."
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The Guardian Quick30 Dec 2010 | Down 7 | |
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