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The Clue
Whodunit start (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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Part of "C.S.I."
Partner of punishment
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Error that leads to trial
It doesn't pay
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Word with fiction or rate
First word in a Dostoyevsky title
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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"