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The Clue

Hot crime topic? (5 letter answer)

The Answer

ARSON

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The answer ARSON is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.

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Definition

ARSON as a noun:

1. (arson, incendiarism, fire-raising) = malicious burning to destroy property; "the British term for arson is fire-raising"