Firebug's offense Crossword Clue

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Firebug's offense Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. malicious burning to destroy property

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FIREBUG (noun)
1. a criminal who illegally sets fire to property
2. a true bug: brightly colored bug that can exude a stain
OFFENSE (noun)
1. a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right
2. the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score

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