Answer: busted
AnswerCrossword Clue
bustedCome apart or split open
bustedCause (something) to break up
busted(esp. of a married couple) Separate, typically after a quarrel
bustedBUST, to burst (to break open violently also BRAST, BRUST)
bustedArrest
bustedBreak out; escape
bustedStrike violently
bustedRaid or search (premises where illegal activity is suspected)
bustedReduce (a soldier) to a lower rank; demote
bustedBreak, split, or burst (something)
BUSTEDDropped in rank
bustedCause to collapse; defeat utterly
busted(in blackjack and similar card games) Exceed the score of 21, losing one's stake
BUSTEDTapped out
BUSTEDCaught in the act
BUSTEDCry when exposing something secret
BUSTEDWithout a cent
BUSTEDDead broke
BUSTEDFlat broke
BUSTED"Caught you red-handed!"