Crime

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

An illegal act that is punishable by law. A wrongdoing that violates legal or moral standards.

“The detective worked tirelessly to solve the crime.”

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Good mix with CR start, vowels I and E.

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Worth 9 points with M being the highest value letter.

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