Petty criminal
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is THIEF.
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Why it fits
THIEF is the 5-letter answer to “Petty criminal” in the October 16, 2025 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so THIEF both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.