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| Letters | Answer | Clue | ||
| 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act • an evil act not necessarily punishable by law | ||||
| 95% | 10 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • unlawfulness by virtue of violating some legal statute | ||||
| 95% | 10 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • departure from what is ethically acceptable • activity that transgresses moral or civil law | ||||
Illegal Act
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CRIME which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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CRIME
Updated: September 1, 2025
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