Cryptic crossword clue
Big problem for police: one kitten's crying in hunger 5,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CRIMEWAVE

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What does CRIMEWAVE mean?

CRIMEWAVE noun
  1. A large increased incidence of crimes within a relatively short period of time.

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