What a master criminal might craft for themselves Crossword Clue

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MASTER (noun)
1. a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
2. an authority qualified to teach apprentices
MASTER (verb)
1. get on top of; deal with successfully
2. be or become completely proficient or skilled in
MASTER (adjective)
1. most important element
THEMSELVES (pronoun)
1. The plural of himself, herself, and itself.

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