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The Clue
Reason for a lighter conviction? (5 letter answer)
The Answer
ARSON
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Notes
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"