The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SPIVS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1965.
Petty thieves: Brit slang crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SPIVS | 100 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Petty thieves: Brit slang
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- spiv
- bob
- flash
- patter
- rip
- ripped
- ripping
- push
- plonk
- club
- doss
- twig
Crossword Answer definitions
SPIVS noun- A smartly dressed person who trades in illicit, black-market or stolen goods.
- A flashy con artist, often homeless, who lives by his wits.
- In Scotland Yard usage, a low and common thief.
- A slacker; one who shirks responsibility.
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