The Thomas Joseph Crossword puzzle from February 12, 2018 featured the clue "Criminal groups", and we've found 98 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to GANGS as the most likely solution — it's 5 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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98 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
GANGS
Criminal groups
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 12, 2018
99%
GANGS
Criminal groups
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 12, 2018
8%
SLATES
Running groups?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
8%
SLATES
Running groups?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
8%
ELITES
Powerful groups
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
8%
ELITES
Powerful groups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
8%
REA
Mens __: criminal intent
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
8%
REA
Mens __: criminal intent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
8%
SECTS
Splinter groups
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
8%
SECTS
Splinter groups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
8%
FLEETS
Naval groups
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
8%
FLEETS
Naval groups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
8%
SWARMS
Killer bee groups
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
8%
SWARMS
Killer bee groups
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
8%
TIERS
Ranking groups
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
8%
TIERS
Ranking groups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
8%
LEAGUES
Fantasy sports groups
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
8%
LEAGUES
Fantasy sports groups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
8%
SETS
Matching groups
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
8%
SETS
Matching groups
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
8%
DLINES
Tackling groups, for short
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
8%
DLINES
Tackling groups, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
8%
GUILDS
Trade groups
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
8%
GUILDS
Trade groups
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
8%
FRATS
Greek life groups, for short
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
8%
FRATS
Greek life groups, for short
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
8%
HERDS
Grazing groups
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
8%
HERDS
Grazing groups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
8%
ALISTS
Elite groups of celebs
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
8%
ALISTS
Elite groups of celebs
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
8%
CADRES
Well-trained groups
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2025
8%
CADRES
Well-trained groups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2025
8%
MAYAMOORE
Minnesota Lynx star who retired to fight for criminal justice reform
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
8%
MAYAMOORE
Minnesota Lynx star who retired to fight for criminal justice reform
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
8%
BANDS
"Marching" musical groups
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
8%
BANDS
"Marching" musical groups
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
8%
ORCAS
Large mammals in matrilineal groups
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2025
8%
ORCAS
Large mammals in matrilineal groups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2025
8%
PEPBANDS
Halftime music groups
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
8%
PEPBANDS
Halftime music groups
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
8%
TRIBES
Indigenous groups
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
8%
TRIBES
Indigenous groups
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
8%
TIGERTEAMS
Ad hoc groups of specialists
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
8%
TIGERTEAMS
Ad hoc groups of specialists
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
8%
ASSORT
Arrange in groups
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
8%
ASSORT
Arrange in groups
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
8%
NOBAIL
Goal of some criminal justice reform efforts
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2025
8%
NOBAIL
Goal of some criminal justice reform efforts
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2025
8%
STAFFS
Work groups
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 9, 2025
8%
STAFFS
Work groups
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 9, 2025
8%
BLOCS
Mutual aid groups
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2025
8%
BLOCS
Mutual aid groups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2025
8%
FELON
Certain criminal
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2025
8%
FELON
Certain criminal
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2025
8%
CABALS
Coup groups
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 23, 2025
8%
CABALS
Coup groups
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 23, 2025
8%
CASTS
Acting groups
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 18, 2025
8%
CASTS
Acting groups
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 18, 2025
8%
MOBS
Unruly groups
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 14, 2025
8%
MOBS
Unruly groups
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 14, 2025
8%
THINKTANKS
Study groups?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2025
8%
THINKTANKS
Study groups?
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2025
8%
PLATOONS
Military groups
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 12, 2025
8%
PLATOONS
Military groups
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 12, 2025
8%
SEWINGCIRCLES
Social groups that work on embroidery projects, or what can be found three times in this puzzle?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2025
8%
SEWINGCIRCLES
Social groups that work on embroidery projects, or what can be found three times in this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2025
8%
CLEAN
Like someone with no criminal record
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2025
8%
CLEAN
Like someone with no criminal record
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2025
8%
MENSREA
Awareness of wrongdoing, in criminal law
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2025
8%
MENSREA
Awareness of wrongdoing, in criminal law
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2025
8%
DENS
Cub Scout groups
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2024
8%
DENS
Cub Scout groups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2024
8%
CIRCLES
Social groups
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 13, 2024
8%
CIRCLES
Social groups
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 13, 2024
8%
UNIONS
Labor groups
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 9, 2024
8%
UNIONS
Labor groups
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 9, 2024
8%
JURIES
Courtroom groups
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2024
8%
JURIES
Courtroom groups
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2024
8%
ARMIES
Warring groups
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 26, 2024
8%
ARMIES
Warring groups
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 26, 2024
8%
BOARDS
Managerial groups
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2024
8%
BOARDS
Managerial groups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2024
8%
NABS
Catches, as a criminal
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2024
8%
NABS
Catches, as a criminal
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2024
8%
MARCHINGBANDS
*Rep groups in gyms
(13)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2024
8%
MARCHINGBANDS
*Rep groups in gyms
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2024
8%
TEAMS
Microsoft work app, or work groups
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2024
8%
TEAMS
Microsoft work app, or work groups
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2024
8%
HORDES
Large groups, as of zombies
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 18, 2024
8%
HORDES
Large groups, as of zombies
Universal Crossword · Jun 18, 2024
8%
SADLOTS
Pathetic groups
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 30, 2024
8%
SADLOTS
Pathetic groups
Universal Crossword · May 30, 2024
8%
DEBATETEAMS
Student groups with lots of issues?
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 23, 2024
8%
DEBATETEAMS
Student groups with lots of issues?
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2024
8%
TRIOS
Some jazz groups
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2024
8%
TRIOS
Some jazz groups
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2024
8%
SCHOOLS
Fish groups
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 10, 2024
8%
SCHOOLS
Fish groups
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 10, 2024
8%
COLONIES
Ant groups
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 2, 2024
8%
COLONIES
Ant groups
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 2, 2024
8%
POSSES
Outlaw-chasing groups
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 2, 2024
8%
POSSES
Outlaw-chasing groups
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 2, 2024
8%
BEVIES
Quail groups
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 27, 2024
8%
BEVIES
Quail groups
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 27, 2024
8%
CHORUSLINES
Broadway musical groups
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 23, 2024
8%
CHORUSLINES
Broadway musical groups
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 23, 2024
8%
ATLARGE
Loose, as a criminal
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 23, 2024
8%
ATLARGE
Loose, as a criminal
Universal Crossword · Apr 23, 2024
8%
HAN
Largest of China's 56 ethnic groups
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2024
8%
HAN
Largest of China's 56 ethnic groups
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2024
8%
PRIDES
Lion groups
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 14, 2024
8%
PRIDES
Lion groups
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 14, 2024
8%
DBCOOPER
Missing criminal who inspired James M. Cain's "Rainbow's End"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2024
8%
DBCOOPER
Missing criminal who inspired James M. Cain's "Rainbow's End"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2024
8%
CHOIRS
Harmonious church groups
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2024
8%
CHOIRS
Harmonious church groups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2024
8%
BTEAMS
Second-string groups
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2024
8%
BTEAMS
Second-string groups
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2024
8%
MILITARYBANDS
Musical groups in a Veterans Day parade
(13)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 11, 2023
8%
MILITARYBANDS
Musical groups in a Veterans Day parade
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 11, 2023
8%
CLUBS
After-school groups
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 7, 2023
8%
CLUBS
After-school groups
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 7, 2023
8%
SIDES
Partisan groups
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 27, 2023
8%
SIDES
Partisan groups
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 27, 2023
8%
EBLASTS
Messages to large groups of subscribers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 27, 2023
8%
EBLASTS
Messages to large groups of subscribers
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2023
8%
HAIRBANDS
Glam metal groups
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2023
8%
HAIRBANDS
Glam metal groups
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2023
8%
PTAS
Sch. groups
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2023
8%
PTAS
Sch. groups
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2023
8%
OCTETS
Big singing groups
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 15, 2023
8%
OCTETS
Big singing groups
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 15, 2023
8%
FANCLUBS
Groupie groups
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jun 16, 2023
8%
FANCLUBS
Groupie groups
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 16, 2023
8%
HHHHCLUBS
"Learn by doing" youth groups, literally?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 13, 2023
8%
HHHHCLUBS
"Learn by doing" youth groups, literally?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
8%
BARASSOCIATIONS
Lawyers' groups, or a hint to the word that can follow the starts and precede the ends of 16-, 25-, 47- and 60-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2023
8%
BARASSOCIATIONS
Lawyers' groups, or a hint to the word that can follow the starts and precede the ends of 16-, 25-, 47- and 60-Across
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2023
8%
LONGARMOFTHELAW
Metaphor for the legal system that implies a criminal cannot hide or escape from that system's vast resources and unparalleled authority [67-Across: Police jurisdiction]
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2023
8%
LONGARMOFTHELAW
Metaphor for the legal system that implies a criminal cannot hide or escape from that system's vast resources and unparalleled authority [67-Across: Police jurisdiction]
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2023
8%
GRANDJURY
Body that investigates potential criminal conduct
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2023
8%
GRANDJURY
Body that investigates potential criminal conduct
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2023
8%
CONTROLS
Nonexperimental groups
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2023
8%
CONTROLS
Nonexperimental groups
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2023
8%
CARAVANS
Travel groups
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 26, 2023
8%
CARAVANS
Travel groups
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 26, 2023
8%
TYPES
Blood groups
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2023
8%
TYPES
Blood groups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2023
8%
GAMS
Whale groups
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 19, 2023
8%
GAMS
Whale groups
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 19, 2023
8%
ARE
Is for groups?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 18, 2022
8%
ARE
Is for groups?
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2022
8%
SECRETSOCIETIES
Underground groups
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jun 25, 2022
8%
SECRETSOCIETIES
Underground groups
Universal Crossword · Jun 25, 2022
8%
ARCANA
One of two tarot card groups
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2022
8%
ARCANA
One of two tarot card groups
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2022
8%
OAXACA
State home to 16 of Mexico's Indigenous groups
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 20, 2022
8%
OAXACA
State home to 16 of Mexico's Indigenous groups
Universal Crossword · May 20, 2022
8%
COVERBANDS
Tribute groups, or a four-part hint to the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2022
8%
COVERBANDS
Tribute groups, or a four-part hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2022
8%
SORT
Put into groups
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2022
8%
SORT
Put into groups
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2022
8%
ORES
Rock groups?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2022
8%
ORES
Rock groups?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2022
8%
PARTYPLATFORMS
Lists of principles for political groups
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2022
8%
PARTYPLATFORMS
Lists of principles for political groups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2022
8%
DOUBLEBILL
Performance starring two groups, perhaps ... or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2021
8%
DOUBLEBILL
Performance starring two groups, perhaps ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2021
8%
STRINGENSEMBLES
Chamber groups ... and the answers to starred clues?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2021
8%
STRINGENSEMBLES
Chamber groups ... and the answers to starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2021
8%
SEMINARS
Advanced study groups
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2021
8%
SEMINARS
Advanced study groups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2021
8%
SENATES
Lawmaking groups
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 13, 2021
8%
SENATES
Lawmaking groups
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 13, 2021
8%
POSTING
**Sharing in multiple Facebook groups, say
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 9, 2021
8%
POSTING
**Sharing in multiple Facebook groups, say
Universal Crossword · Jul 9, 2021
8%
UFOCULTS
Religious groups that allegedly communicate with ETs
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2021
8%
UFOCULTS
Religious groups that allegedly communicate with ETs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2021
8%
HMOS
Med. insurance groups
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 18, 2021
8%
HMOS
Med. insurance groups
Universal Crossword · Jun 18, 2021
8%
PANELS
Discussion groups
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 11, 2021
8%
PANELS
Discussion groups
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 11, 2021
8%
PHYLA
Taxonomic groups below kingdoms
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 7, 2021
8%
PHYLA
Taxonomic groups below kingdoms
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2021
8%
ALLIES
Support groups
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2021
8%
ALLIES
Support groups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2021
1%
MALWARE
Cybercriminal's weaponry
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
MALWARE
Cybercriminal's weaponry
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
ABET
Aid in criminality
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
1%
ABET
Aid in criminality
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
1%
ABETS
Helps criminally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2024
1%
ABETS
Helps criminally
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2024
1%
INDICT
Charge criminally
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 5, 2023
1%
INDICT
Charge criminally
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 5, 2023
1%
MEDIUMSECURITY
Like prisons for not-the-worst criminals
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2021
1%
MEDIUMSECURITY
Like prisons for not-the-worst criminals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2021
Clues for Thomas Joseph Crossword on February 12, 2018
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Criminal groups" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 98 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is GANGS (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Criminal groups"?
The best answer for "Criminal groups" is GANGS with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Criminal groups" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Thomas Joseph Crossword.
It was last seen in the Thomas Joseph Crossword on February 12, 2018.