The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CRIMES
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What does CRIMES mean?
CRIMES noun- A specific act committed in violation of the law.
- Any great sin or wickedness; iniquity.
- That which occasions crime.
- Criminal acts collectively.
- The habit or practice of committing crimes.