Lead In Shoplifting Case Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	99%	6		Exact Match!
	noun • a protective covering (as for a knife or sword) • an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part • a dress suitable for formal occasions
	31%	5		Shoplifting, for example
	noun • the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
	31%	9		Inventory ___ (euphemism for shoplifting)
	noun • process or result of becoming less or smaller • the amount by which something shrinks • the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store

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The Guardian Cryptic12 Dec 2019	Down 20
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