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Theres Criminal Activity To Clean Up I Suspect Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 115 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PECULATION which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PECULATION
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PECULATION" which means:
- noun
- • The fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
An example sentence would be:
- • "The judge sentenced the politician for peculation of public funds."
- • "The investigation revealed a high level of peculation within the company."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic07 Mar 2007 | Across 12 | |
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