Illegal burning Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, August 14, 2017 · 18-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, August 14, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 14, 2017 · 18-Down · 5 letters
ARSON0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
malicious burning to destroy property; "the British term for arson is fire-raising"
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