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noun • (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act • an evil act not necessarily punishable by law | ||||||||
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verb • take or catch as if in a snare or trap • catch in or as if in a trap | ||||||||
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noun • English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593) • tough cynical detective (one of the early detective heroes in American fiction) created by Raymond Chandler | ||||||||
Church Having The Edge In Lawbreaking Crossword Clue
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CRIME which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CRIME
Updated: October 14, 2023
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