What is the answer to "It doesn't pay, they say" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "It doesn't pay, they say" is CRIME (5 letters).

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It doesn't pay, they say NYT Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the March 26, 2025 puzzle

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CRIME

5 letters · Across · last seen March 26, 2025