The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word REVENGE , but the solution may also be HATE which is one of the most recent solution (2005 in USA Today).
Crime motive crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| REVENGE | 50 % | 7 |
| HATE | 50 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Crime motive
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- revenge
- hate
- suggest
- suggestibility
- suggesting
- suggestively
- penance
- battery
- case
- principal
- violence
- violent
Crossword Answer definitions
REVENGE noun- Any form of personal retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some alleged or perceived harm or injustice.
- A win by a previous loser.
- To take revenge for (a particular harmful action) or on behalf of (its victim); to avenge.
- To take one's revenge (on or upon someone).
- To take vengeance; to revenge itself.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result REVENGE
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