CRIMINAL ACTS
Credit: GAMES Magazine
February, 1992
Randolph Ross

Each of the clues below leads to a "pardonable crime."

1. Outshone the stars
2. Yakked
3. Began belting
4. Made difficult progress
5. Caused snarls
6. Dated one's junior
7. Take advantage of an opportunity

Answers:

1. Stole the scene
2. Shot the bull 
3. Broke into song
4. Forged ahead
5. Held up traffic
6. Robbed the cradle
7. Seized the moment

Note: See also PARDONABLE CRIMES and PARDONABLE ROBBERIES