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noun • the act of taking something from someone unlawfully | ||||||||
| 38% | 5 | Theft preventer ... or theft encourager | ||||||
noun • a barrier that serves to enclose an area • a dealer in stolen property verb • enclose with a fence • receive stolen goods • fight with fencing swords • surround with a wall in order to fortify • have an argument about something | ||||||||
| 35% | 12 | Criminal act of breaking into a shop for the purpose of theft | ||||||
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Theft Criminal Nearly Caught Breaking In Crossword Clue
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LARCENY which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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LARCENY
Updated: October 22, 2023
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New York Times -
14 May 2017 | New York Times / 14 May 2017 |
7 | Type of criminal act involving theft and the use of weapons |
