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| 3 | 33% | 4 | Like each answer in this puzzle - also each word in each clue - in length | |
Each Is Discounted In A Motive For Crime Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ARSON which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ARSON
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ARSON" which means:
- noun
- • Malicious burning to destroy property verb
- • To illegally set fire to; to burn down in a criminal manner
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was accused of arson after setting fire to his neighbor's house."
- • "The investigators suspected that someone had intentionally arsoned the building."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic10 May 2023 | Across 17 | |
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