What is the answer to "Firebug's crime"?

The most common answer is ARSON. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer ARSON has 5 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2023.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Firebug’s crime Crossword Clue Answer

Can't figure out Firebug's crime? The Wall Street Journal crossword from September 30, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 5 letters.

Firebug's crime Crossword Answer

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Firebug's crime Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 5-letter answer to "Firebug's crime" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Firebug's crime" crossword clue is ARSON. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the Wall Street Journal puzzle.

Which crossword used "Firebug's crime" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal puzzle on September 30, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of ARSON?

The word ARSON means: malicious burning to destroy property. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Firebug's crime".