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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 43% | 10 | Crime fiction featuring intricate explorations of the motive behind the crime | |
3 | 32% | 6 | Motive for crime head denied | |
State Crime And Motive After Opening Of Trial Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "TREASON" which means:
- noun
- • A crime that undermines the offender's government
- • Disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior
- • An act of deliberate betrayal
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was convicted of treason for betraying his country."
- • "Committing treason against the king was punishable by death."
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