Daily Rebus #88 — October 16, 2026
Published October 16, 2026 · Medium · 9 letters (9)
Hint: Sudden surge of lawbreaking
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CRIMEWAVE
Why it works: The word CRIME rides a wave: CRIME + WAVE = CRIMEWAVE, a sudden surge of lawbreaking.
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