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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 32% | 6 | Motive for crime head denied | |
3 | 32% | 4 | Motive for some crime | |
Crime Motive Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "REVENGE" which means:
- noun
- • Action taken in return for an injury or offense verb
- • Take revenge for a perceived wrong
An example sentence would be:
- • "He sought revenge against his former business partner."
- • "The movie is about a man who seeks revenge on those who killed his family."
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New York Times13 Apr 2001 | Down 40 | |
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Similar Clues
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1 | Crime fiction featuring intricate explorations of the motive behind the crime | |
2 | Crime needs time and motive
The Guardian Cryptic -
16 Jan 2004 | The Guardian Cryptic / 16 Jan 2004 |
3 | Crime novel with an emphasis on motive | |
4 | He avoids the motive for crime
The Guardian Cryptic -
09 Jun 2017 | The Guardian Cryptic / 09 Jun 2017 |
5 | Motive for some crime
New York Times -
17 Jan 2001 | New York Times / 17 Jan 2001 |
6 | State crime and motive after opening of trial
The Guardian Cryptic -
05 Oct 2009 | The Guardian Cryptic / 05 Oct 2009 |
7 | Tribunal, primarily, needs to be given motive for crime
Telegraph Cryptic -
24 Jul 2023 | Telegraph Cryptic / 24 Jul 2023 |
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