Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Felony (5 letter answer)
The Answer
CRIME
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Notes
The answer CRIME is common and appears about once every 250 puzzles.
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Definition
CRIME as a noun:
1. (crime, law-breaking) = (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"
2. an evil act not necessarily punishable by law; "crimes of the heart"