Crossword clue
“Kleptomaniac’s crime”
This clue appeared as 52-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
THEFTLetters5
Starts withT
Ends withT
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Kleptomaniac’s crime” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 11, 2026 as 52-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Kleptomaniac’s crime” clue?+
The answer is THEFT (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 11, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
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