Crossword Genius

A crime? Yes, when there's no love lost! (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sin

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'a crime?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for sin that I've seen before include "Lapse against moral law" , "Moral offence" , "Breach of morality" , "Something wrong" , "Wrongdoing" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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